Bangladesh, Oct. 14 -- In a continuous effort to foster reading habits and enlightened thinking among the students, Bishwo Shahitto Kendro in association with bKash, has expanded its nationwide book reading programme in Bagerhat and Satkhira districts.

This year, 40,000 books are being distributed under this programme to different educational institutions across the country.

As part of this effort, books were handed over to the students from various schools during two separate events held at Bagerhat Zila Parishad Auditorium and Shilpakala Academy, Satkhira recently, according to a media release.

The schools included Bagerhat Amlapara Secondary School, Bagerhat Adarsha High School, Jadunath School and College, Bagerhat Govt. Girls Hi...