Ctg's book exchange festival honours July uprising martyrs, Palestine

A book exchange festival, organized by local organization Field Camera Stories, took place today in Chattogram's Jamal Khan, paying tribute to the martyrs of the July Uprising and Palestine.

The festival venue was adorned with images of the July Uprising, reminding attendees of the sacrifices made in the fight for justice. As part of the event, a special tribute was paid to Palestine, reflecting solidarity with the ongoing struggle for peace.

Said Khan Sagar, the festival coordinator and director of Field Camera Stories, said, "Our goal from the beginning was to create readers and bring diversity to our cultural life. This festival is a symbol of this generation, and the pride of this generation is the July Uprising. Through this event, we honour that spirit of self-determination."

The stalls featured a wide range of book categories, including essays, literature, politics, history, poetry, science, and more. A total of 22,000 books have been exchanged since the festival's inception in 2021. This initiative, where participants leave a book and take a new one for free, draws readers of all ages—from schoolchildren to elderly book enthusiasts.

MA Malek, the Editor of Daily Azadi and Ekushey Padak recipient, attended the event as the chief guest, while Latiful Islam Shibli, director of the Nazrul Institute, also attended as a special guest, inaugurating the Nazrul Corner at the event, where Nazrul's poetry and images from the July Uprising were showcased.

The event, held annually for the sixth consecutive year, featured a vibrant exchange of over 5,500 books, bringing together participants of all ages to celebrate literature and solidarity.