KHULNA, Feb 10, 2024 (BSS) - The month-long Ekushey Book Fair-2024 wore a 
festive look with the buzz of book lovers at the Divisional Public Library 
premises here.

Amid huge enthusiasm and curiosity, hundreds of visitors of all ages, 
particularly the youth and children, flocked to different stalls and 
pavilions to find books of their beloved writers on the day.

The Book Fair ground thronged with book lovers. Overcrowding was observed in 
bookstores as it was a weekend and the ninth day of Ekushey Book Fair-2024.

A cultural programme performed by the students of Government Iqbalnagar 
Secondary Girls School was held at the book fair on Friday afternoon 
(yesterday). 

Drubotara, a Literature organization, also organised a programme including 
essay reading and discussion programmes by the poets and artists of the 
organization from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm in the afternoon. 

In the evening, cultural programmes were performed by the artists of 
'Batikrom Sangskritik Academy.' A significant number of visitors attended the 
fair and enjoyed the cultural events of the fair. 

The book fair has been designed by setting up over 100 book stalls including 
food stalls, Deputy Director of the Divisional Public Library Mohammad 
Hamidur Rahman told BSS today. 

Besides, police and other law enforcement forces have been deployed to ensure 
tight security.

Earlier, mayor of Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Talukder Abdul Khaleque 
inaugurated the fair as the chief guest on February 1.

The fair remains open for all from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm every day except 
holiday. On holiday, it remains open from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.