The book fair was not typical in the changed situation due to the Corona epidemic. However, the incidence of Corona is now quite under control. The country has been without death in the last two days.
Unlike before, there was not a massive crowd of writers and readers at this year’s book fair. But this time the situation was better than last time. The book fair became a gathering place for readers and writers. That reunion is coming to an end today.
Although the book fair starts from February 1 every year, this time, it has started from February 15 due to Corona. On the same afternoon, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announced the inauguration of the book fair by virtually joining Ganobhaban.
The central theme of this year’s book fair was ‘Birth Centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’ and Golden Jubilee of Independence.
The book fair was open every day from 2 pm to 9 pm. Holidays run from 11 am to 9 pm.
The book fair was held on the premises of Bangla Academy and the historic Suhrawardy Udyan in about 7 lakh square feet. The fair has 35 pavilions with 142 units for 102 institutions in the academy premises and 634 units for 432 institutions in the Suhrawardy Udyan section; 776 teams have been allotted to 534 organizations in this fair.
