Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday unveiled the covers of two books on Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
She unveiled the covers of the books titled "Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Janak Amar Neta Amar" and "Joy Bangla" at her Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban office, PM's Assistant Press Secretary MM Emrul Kayas told UNB.
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The first book is a compilation of Hasina's write-ups about Bangabandhu, his family and the relevant issues, while the second one is a compilation of 1970-1975 interviews and conversations of Bangabandhu.
In the preface of "Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Janak Amar Neta Amar", the premier said the book is a rare gift for every Bengali reader in the birth centenary of Bangabandhu.
Former education minister Nurul Islam Nahid edited the book, published by Charulipi Prokashon.
Hasina, the eldest daughter of Bangabandhu, wrote the preface of the book "Joy Bangla", while Nahid and poet Pias Majid collected and edited its write-ups.
In its preface, the PM said this historic book needs to be read to fully understand the life and philosophy of the Father of the Nation.