Abir Rayhan :
At least three hundred and eighteen new books on novels landed this year during the first seventeen days of the Boi-Mela and novels are on the top of demand of the book lovers.
A good number of new novels hit the stalls everyday in the fair and their selling is higher than other books, said the publishers.
They said the book lovers, mainly youths, come to the Boi Mela and search for novels at first. They choose the books of noted writers like Humayun Ahmed, Anisul Haque and Imdadul Haque Milon. Mozharul Islam, publisher of Anna Prokash, said “The selling of novels are increasing day by day. The youths are paying more attention to the novels. ‘Humayun Ahmed’s books are selling high from our stall. We published new addition of his books for readers’, he said.
“I used to come to the Boi Mela when I was a 1st year student of Dhaka University. I bought many books on different subjects of many writers. I gave emphasis on novel at first. It helps me learn more,” said Solaiman Islam Munna, a third year student of DU Sergeant Zahurul Haque Hall.
On the 17th day of fair, one hundred and forty new books landed.
Of them, 18 are Stories, 19 Novel, 6 Article, 47 Poetry, 1 Dissertations, 3 Rhyme, 5 Child Literature, 3 Biography, 1 Volume, 12 Liberation War, 3 Science, 3 Excursion, 3 History, 1 Health, 1 Translation and 14 Miscellaneous.
Some of new books are Bangladesher Chhatro Andoloner Itihas of Mohammad Hannan published by Agami Prokashoni, Endangered And Promising Fruit of Kamrul Ahsan published by BARD, Brittea Shunno Degree of Mazharul Islam published by Bivash, Valobasher Bangladesh of Adnan Faruque Hillol published by Adarsho, Bangladeshea Shikkhar Samossa of Mohsin Khondokar published by Muktochinta and Mono Mrittika of Vaschor Saha published by Anna Prokash.
A discussion titled ‘Shawkot Osman Jonmoshotobarshiki’ was held yesterday (Wednesday) in the main stage of Academy. Noted writer Selina Hossein presided over the function while Professor Santunu Kawser presented the keynote. Moinul Ahsan Saber, Jakir Talukder, Nurul Karim Nasim and Joidul Hossen were present as the discussant.
Later, a fascinating cultural program was held in the main stage of Academy. The artists were Saidur Rahman Boyati, Hasan Mahmud, Tutul Baul and Santa Sarkar, among others.
At 4:00 pm, a discusson titled ‘Ahsan Habib Jonmoshotobarshiki’ will be held in the main stage of Academy. Syed Abul Moksud will preside over the function while Tareque Reza will present the keynote. Habibullah Siraji, Asim Saha, Nasir Ahmed and Anu Hossen will participate in the discussion. A facinating cultural function will be held in the evening.
