, Oct. 26 -- The Amar Ekushey Book Fair will definitely be held and on time, Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said on Sunday.

Speaking at a discussion titled 'What Kind of Book Fair We Want' at the National Press Club, he said that although some coordination might be needed due to the current situation, it would not be a major issue.

The Bangla Academy, he added, would consult publishers and the Ministry of Culture to reach a decision acceptable to all.

He said the book fair should be a place where books of all genres and by all authors are available. "Readers should have the freedom to choose the books they want. No one can be forced. Only when a reader can take the book of his choice will that book enrich his knowledge,"...