Photo: MEHEDI HASANBangla Academy announces the launch of the fairThe Bangla Academy has decided to inaugurate the Amar Ekushey Book Fair on March 18 this year. Also Read - Amar Ekushey Book Fair to be held at Bangla AcademyFarid Ahmed, president of the Academic and Creative Publishers' Association of Bangladesh (ACPAB), said the publishers’ association submitted a proposal regarding the date of the book fair date and duration of the fair for ministry approval. “But we are happy to know that the Bangla Academy fixed the date.”However, we will ensure safety measures including face masks, sanitizers, social distancing, and other hygiene measures. These safety protocols will be monitored at the entrances of the book fair, ACPAB president added. Earlier, Bangla Academy had announced to organize the fair virtually, instead of holding it physically, to curb the spread of virus infections.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 25, 2021 12:47 UTC