Dhaka: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate Amar Ekushey Book Fair tomorrow (Tuesday).
She will launch the book fair virtually from her official residence Ganabhaban in the capital at 3:00pm.
Marking the fair, this information was revealed at a press conference at Bangla Academy on Monday (February 14).
State Minister for Cultural Affairs KM Khalid was present at the press briefing.
The time of book fair has been shortened due to Covid-19 situation. The duration of fair may be extended although it has been fixed till February 28, said State Minister KM Khalid.
The fair will run every day from 2:00pm to 9:00pm except holidays. No one will be allowed to enter the fair after 8:00pm.
During the holidays, the fair will begin at 11:00am and continue till 9:00pm. In addition, the fair will run from 8:00am to 9:00pm on the day of February 21.
