The third part of a graphic novel series on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman titled “Mujib-3” was unveiled yesterday at the Ekushey book fair.
“Mujib-3” highlights the post-World War II period during which Bangabandhu emerged as a politician and organiser despite many obstacles.
The Centre for Research and Information (CRI) organised the event at the CRI stall on the Bangla Academy premises. Radwan Mujib Siddiq, grandson of Bangabandhu, and also a CRI trustee, was present.
Meanwhile, booklovers continue to throng the Suhrawardy Udyan and Bangla Academy premises of the fair to quench their thirst for books.
They expressed satisfaction over the increasing numbers of books and publishers. At the same time, many said the publishing houses should determine the books' prices logically so that people can buy __more books.
“It's a positive sign that many publishing houses are participating at the fair,” said Md Ahsan, a government employee, adding, “But, many cannot buy books due to the high prices.”
Another reader Mohsin Hossain Litu said though many people are visiting the fair, they are not buying books. “The publishing houses should make sure that the prices remain moderate so that people can buy __more books,” the private service holder mentioned.
However, the publishing houses said the books' prices remain almost the same like previous years except for some of the books. “We had to determine the pricing based on the quality of the paper, cover design and print,” said SM Yunus, marketing executive at Kathaprokash.
A book titled “Australia Bhraman Kahini: Adure Dakkhine” by Abul Hasan Muhammad Bashar was launched yesterday.