Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- Maulana Bhashani Parishad General Secretary Harun Ur Rashid has said the Amar Ekushey Book Fair should be held in February to uphold tradition, and if necessary, the fair could be organised "spreading a mat" on the Central Shaheed Minar grounds.

Speaking at a discussion on Saturday, he said: "Chittaranjan Saha had originally started the book fair 'spreading a mat' on the Bangla Academy premises.

"This time, it has been decided not to hold the fair in February. The book fair should take place in February, and if needed, we must have the resolve to hold it spreading a mat on the Shaheed Minar premises."

The meeting was held at the Shilpakala Academy by Democratic Cultural Unity, demanding the Ekushey Book Fair be held i...