73 new books hit the book fair

73 new books hit the stalls of Amar Ekushey Book Fair yesterday.

A discussion remembering Professor Samarjit Roy Chowdhury, Ekushey Padak winning eminent artist was held at the main stage of the fair.

A total of 901 stalls have been allocated to 601 organizations. The authorities have allotted 165 stalls to 112 organizations for the Bangla Academy ground and 736 stalls to 489 organizations for the Suhrawardy Udyan. 

Moreover, a total of 38 pavilions have been allocated this year. Last year, a total of 774 stalls were allocated in favour of 534 organizations. Apart from this, there will be 153 stalls at Little Magazine Chattar, which were 127 in 2022, 140 in 2021 and 155 in 2020. 

The book fair will remain open for all from 3 pm to 9 pm on working days and 11:00 am to 9 pm on public holidays.