8th non-fiction book fair begins at Dhaka University

The 8th Non-Fiction book fair, organised jointly by Faculty of Business Studies of Dhaka University and Bonik Barta, began today (28 December) on the Faculty of Business Studies premises.

Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan inaugurated the fair as the chief guest.

Speaking at the event, Professor Dr Mahmood Osman Imam, dean of the Faculty of Business Studies​​​​​​, said, "Most traditional book fairs are dominated by fiction. One of the key goals of this fair is to spark readers' interest in non-fiction, data-driven, and research-oriented books. The bond created here between teachers, students, researchers, and readers is truly encouraging for us.

"Since 2015, being a part of such an initiative has been a source of pride for our Faculty of Business Studies," he added.

Syed Zakir Hossain, from Adorn Publications, highlighted the importance of knowledge dissemination for societal development, while Mahrukh Mohiuddin of University Press Limited stressed the need for free expression within the publishing sector.

Mohammed Nasir Uddin Chowdhury, representing the Chittagong Stock Exchange, praised the initiative's potential for societal benefit through business and economics.

This 8th Non-Fiction Book Fair features stalls from 39 publishing houses including the Dhaka University Press.

The fair is open daily from 10am to 6 pm till 30 December.

Visitors can also participate in a daily raffle draw for exciting prizes, with the event culminating in the 'Non-Fiction Book Award 2024' announced on the final day.