Last year I visited a book fair held at the Bangla Academy premises. It was around 3 o'clock when I reached there. There were about 300 pavilions of different publishers and book sellers. People both young and old particularly those who are book-lovers came to visit the fair and to buy books. All sorts of books such as books on literature, fictions, novels, dramas, sciences, medicine, engineering, politics, history, general knowledge, philosphy, religion and so on were brought for display and sale in the fair.
After 4 pm the visitors rushed to and the whole area became over-crowded. Lines in front of certain stalls were so extended that it became out of reach to get the required books. Customers were happy to get twenty percent discount.
Besides bookstalls, there were a number of canteens. I took refreshement in one of them. The whole atmosphere was joyous. Indeed, it was altogether a different type of fair and I enjoyed every moment of my staying there.
A book fair reminds us that books are our best friend. It creates curiosity and interest for reading. Although a book fair in our country is of recent origin, it is gradually gaining popularity among the people.
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