C T Online Desk: The curtain has come down on the 21-day Amar Ekushey Book Fair. On the last day, Tuesday (February 28), this gathering of writers, readers and publishers was crowded.
A lot of books have been sold.
Award distribution of cultural competition including painting on the book fair stage in the gymnasium area adjacent to MA Aziz Stadium in the city, awarding of certificates to the publishers of Dhaka and Chittagong participating in the Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2023 and awards to the best stalls in decoration.
In the speech of the chief guest, Minister of Information and Broadcasting Hashan Mahmud said that if the new generation is to be acquainted with the culture of modern Bengal, they should be given books. Online social media has taken the place of books due to sky culture. To build the new generation, take our responsibility and hand over the books of history and heritage to them.
The Minister of Information and Broadcasting advised to add various cultural activities including stage plays to organize this book fair on a larger scale in the future.
Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) mayor Bir Muktijoddha Rezaul Karim Chowdhury in his his speech of the President said that books inspire people with a fighting spirit. From our great language movement to liberation war, books have played a role in uniting people in every historical struggle. As the mayor, I have organized this book fair for the intellectual development of the people of Bir Chattala and next year I will enlarge the premises of this book fair. According to the suggestion of the Honorable Minister, we will increase the scope of cultural activities including stage plays at the book fair next year.
