Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon the authorities concerned for translating classical Bangla literature for world readers.
The premier came up with the urge at the inaugural ceremony of the month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair on the Bangla Academy premises on Monday, reports UNB.
"I urge you for the translation of the vast classical and well-selected Bangla works of literature to take those to the world readers," she said.
Noting that books for children are too inadequate, Sheikh Hasina said there should be more books for the country’s future generation.
Bangla Academy Chairman and Professor Emeritus at Dhaka University Dr Anisuzzaman presided over the inaugural session while Bangla Academy Director General Prof Shamsuzzaman Khan delivered the welcome speech.
The theme of this year fair is ‘Diamond Jubilee of Bangla Academy’ marking its 60 years.
The fair will open at 3pm and continue till 8pm on working days while from 11am to 8pm on holidays.
There will be a seminar at the main stage of the fair at 4pm every day from February 2 to 29.