Khulna Divisional Book Fair begins Tuesday
Khulna will host the nine-day Divisional Book Fair starting tomorrow, Tuesday, November 10, at 10:00 AM at the Divisional Commissioner’s Office premises in Boyra. Organized by the National Book Center under the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, with overall management by the Divisional Commissioner’s Office, the event aims to foster a reading habit among the public and establish a knowledge-based society. Divisional Commissioner Md. Abdullah Harun announced these details at a press conference held Monday afternoon in his office conference room.
Highlighting the importance of literature, Divisional Commissioner Md. Abdullah Harun stated during the media briefing, ‘There is no alternative to reading books to build a knowledgeable and enlightened nation.’ He further emphasized that reading literature stirs poetic and philosophical truths of joy and sorrow within human minds, effectively relieving the fatigue of busy days while imparting vital knowledge. Key officials, including Additional Divisional Commissioner (Revenue) Sifat Mehnaz and Additional Divisional Commissioner (General) Abu Sayed Md. Monjur Alam were also present at the press conference.
The fair will feature 90 stalls, including 71 publishing houses from Dhaka, nine divisional and district office stalls, specialized information and control desks, and five food stalls for visitors. Running from November 10 to 18, the venue will remain open daily from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM on government holidays. To engage the community, the event will host daily cultural programs, children’s competitions such as quiz contests and impromptu speeches, and a coupon-based daily reward system for three book buyers.
Furthermore, the nine-day event will host three academic seminars focusing on ‘Culture and Morality,’ ‘Humanism and World Peace,’ and ‘Bangladeshi Nationalism and Multiparty Democracy.’ In collaboration with creative publishers and local journalists, the organizers have designed these vibrant activities to ensure strong public participation. This creative divisional book fair serves as a significant government initiative to promote literary engagement and intellectual enrichment across the region.
