, Feb. 26 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday inaugurated the Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026, the annual gathering for book lovers and publishers, in the capital.

The Prime Minister opened the country's largest book fair around 3:12 pm, joining the inaugural ceremony at the Bangla Academy premises.

The Bangla Academy organised the fair at its premises and the adjoining Suhrawardy Udyan.

The fair will remain open from 2 pm to 9 pm on regular days, with entry closing at 8:30 pm. On holidays, it will run from 11 am to 9 pm.

Fridays and Saturdays will feature a dedicated Children's Corner from 11 am to 1:30 pm, hosting 63 institutions across 107 units.

At the opening ceremony, the Prime Minister presented the Bangla Academy Sahitya...