Divisional readers’ rally held in Rangpur

A divisional readers’ rally was held in Rangpur. Rangpur Divisional Commissioner Md. Shahidul Islam was present as chief guest at the event organised in the Divisional Government Public Library Hallroom on Saturday.

The event was organised by the Nationwide Mobile Library (3rd Revised) Project in collaboration with the Department of Public Libraries and the World Literature Centre, initiated by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs.

Speaking as the chief guest, the Divisional Commissioner said that books are one of the means of building a knowledge-based, conscious and humane society.

Therefore, in addition to implementing various government initiatives to make the new generation book-oriented, the combined efforts of families, educational institutions and society are needed.

He told the guardians that they should encourage young children to read books to protect their future and play an effective role in keeping them away from mobile phone addiction.

The Divisional Commissioner also said that in the current competitive world, there is no alternative to reading books regularly to make oneself information-rich, skilled and competent.

To build a society based on knowledge, culture and reading, it is necessary to conduct regular reading cycles, cultural programmes and literary activities centered on public libraries.

He called for regular library visits to develop creative talent, acquire knowledge and form cultural values.