Ekushey Book Fair begins in Ctg
The 16-day Amar Ekushey Book Fair began in Chittagong city on Friday.
Shipping Minister Afsarul Amin inaugurated the fair by releasing balloons in the port city's DC Hill Park.
The minister said new generation will be able to know the actual history and heritage of country through the event organised by Ekushey Mela Parishad.
“The people of Chittagong always played a pioneering role in every crucial movement in the country with indomitable spirits as most of the movements had started from the city,” he added.
None of the evil forces will be able to break the courage and aspiration of the young generation, he observed.
Chairman of the Parishad Abdus Salam presided over the inaugural ceremony which was addressed by its Co-chairman Nasir Uddin Chowdhury, Chittagong Union of Journalists President Mostaq Ahmed, City unit Awami League Vice President Badiul Alam, General Secretary Enamul Haque Danu and Mafizur Rahman.
A total of 40 stalls have been set up in the fair venue. Cultural programmes will continue until the last day of the fair on February 22.
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