Book fair stall collapses before the Prime Minister inaugurates it!

❐ District Representative

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to inaugurate a three-day event and canal re-excavation in Trishal, Mymensingh, on the birth anniversary of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. However, before he could inaugurate it, several stalls at the book fair collapsed due to inclement weather, causing concern and frustration among organizers and publishers.

Today, Saturday, May 23rd, at around 2:20 pm, the sky suddenly covered with black clouds. Later, gusty winds and storms began. This damaged several stalls under construction and temporarily prepared at the fair grounds. The tin and tarpaulin of some stalls flew off and the bamboo structures collapsed.

It is learnt that a special book fair and cultural program was organized in the area associated with the memory of the national poet, focusing on Tarique Rahman’s Trishal visit. Although preparations for the inauguration were almost in the final stages, a sudden storm disrupted the atmosphere of the fair.

Some stall owners at the fair said that the stalls were prepared with great difficulty and expense. However, the storm damaged them instantly. Now, efforts are being made to quickly carry out renovation work and get everything ready before the inauguration.

Organizers said that steps have been taken to quickly repair the damaged stalls. They expressed hope that the event and book fair activities will begin on time if the weather is favorable.