Ekushey Book Fair shortened by two days

The Amar Ekushey Book Fair will end on April 12 which was scheduled to continue till April 14, considering the worsening situation of Covid-19 pandemic.

After holding discussion with the officials concerned, State Minister for Cultural Affairs KM Khalid gave the announcement today, said Senior Information Officer of Cultural Ministry Faisal Hassan confirmed the information.

The decision to truncate the Book Fair came at a time when the government is considering imposing strict lockdown across the country from April 14.

The 37th Amar Ekushey Book Fair started on 18 March this year amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

A total of 540 institutions were allowed to set up stalls and pavilions on the Bangla Academy premises and Suhrawardy Udyan for this year.

Of these, 154 units were allotted to 107 firms and offices on the academy premises and 680 units were allotted to 433 institutions in Suhrawardy Udyan.

Besides, there are 33 pavilions of different publishers.

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