HASAN MEER

The Ekushey Boi Mela at Suhrawardy Udyan was alive with energy yesterday, as families flocked to the book fair, eager to soak in the festive atmosphere.

The air was filled with the joyful laughter of children, their excitement contagious as they darted from one bookstall to another, their eyes wide with wonder.

Parents watched over them with a mix of amusement and attentiveness, ensuring their little ones were safe while relishing the vibrant surroundings themselves.

The Boi Mela opened its gates at 11:00am yesterday and continued till 9:00pm.

The children’s corner was bustling with activity, packed with eager young readers flipping through colourful pages, absorbed in the magic of stories.

Some pointed excitedly at books featuring their favourite characters, tugging at their parents’ hands and pleading to buy those.

Others sat cross-legged on the floor, lost in the pages of adventure and fantasy, oblivious to the crowd around them.

Afruza Akter, a mother of two, stood smiling

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