Over 2 Lakh Taka Worth of Books Sold at Mobile Book Fair in Hakimpur
A four-day Mobile Book Fair, organized by the Bishwo Shahitto Kendro, was held at Banglahili Pilot School & College in Hakimpur, Dinajpur, from August 18 to 21.
During the fair, a total of 1,338 books were sold, amounting to Tk. 2,15,988.15. The event also featured art and poetry recitation competitions organized by the Bishwo Shahitto Kendro, while the Upazila Shilpakala Academy added color to the festival with cultural performances.
The newly appointed Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Hakimpur, Mr. Md. Aminul Islam, remarked:
“Buy books, read books, enlighten yourself, and gift books to your loved ones.”
According to Mr. Amit Chakraborty, Unit In-Charge of the Mobile Book Fair, they received a much greater response than expected.
The organizers expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Head Teacher of Banglahili Pilot School & College, local political leaders, heads of different institutions, officials of the Upazila Administration, and members of both print and electronic media for their wholehearted support.
✍️ H.M. Awlad Mondol
Dinajpur District Correspondent