Dhaka. Jan 9, (V7N) - A three-day winter book fair kicked off at Dhaka University's Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) on Thursday, jointly organized by the Dawah Circle and the Islamic Studies Culture Club.

The fair was inaugurated at 10:30 am by Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan, alongside notable guests such as Islamic Arabic University Vice-Chancellor Md. Shamsul Alam and Dhaka University Proctor Dr. Saifuddin Ahmed.

Promoting Knowledge and Cultural Enrichment

In his speech, Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan emphasized the role of universities in advancing knowledge. He encouraged students to make the most of the fair, stating, "The primary task of a university is to promote the pursuit of knowledge and spread it across all levels of society. Events like this align with that mission."

Md. Shamsul Alam praised the initiative, describing it as welfare-oriented and urging collective support. Proctor Dr. Saifuddin Ahmed highlighted the unique nature of the event, noting, "This kind of practice was not common before. While academic books are important, exploring other types of literature is equally crucial. This fair serves as a warm-up for the upcoming book fair in February."

Enthusiastic Student Participation

After the inauguration, the distinguished guests toured the 20 stalls showcasing a variety of books from multiple publishers. Students were seen actively engaging with the fair, browsing the wide selection of books on display.

The book fair is a unique initiative promoting literary and cultural engagement and is expected to draw significant interest over the next two days.

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