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Showcasing Bengali classics

Oitijjho Boi Utshob at Etcetera
15 June 2006, 18:00 PM
LIFESTYLE
By Cultural Correspondent
15 June 2006, 18:00 PM
Former Chief Justice Habibur Rahman (C ) at the book fair
Etcetera, the snazzy shop down Gulshan Avenue, is holdingOitijjho Boi Utshob, a book fair. Publication house, Oitijjho has organised the event. In the limelight are five anthologies of classics by the greats of Bengali literature --Rabindra Rachanabali, Manik Rachanabali, Sarat Rachanabali, Bibhutibhushan RachanabaliandJibanananda Rachnabali.

The aim of the display is to "highlight the rich literature of Bangladesh through a special corner of Bengali books," says GS Farouqui, officer, merchandising division of Etcetra, Gulshan.

Another highlight is the 25 percent discount on over 500 Bengali books -- covering the genre of fiction, political writing, health and classics.

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Habibur Rahman, former Chief Justice and former head of the Caretaker Government inaugurated the display. Rahman, also a Tagore researcher, was appreciative of Etcetera's endeavour. He pointed out that the special corner for Bengali books was a positive step for both the shop and the Bangladeshi readers.

Similar fortnight-long displays are on at Etcetera's branches in Dhanmondi and Banani.