In continuation to the last three book fairs, this time also bKash is collecting books from the visitors, writers and publishers coming to the fair.
The books given by buyers, readers, writers and visitors at the fair along with the books given by bKash will be distributed to the libraries for underprivileged children and other libraries across the country through Prothom Alo Trust.
As a part of the initiative, the books were handed over to the underprivileged children ofGurihari-KamdebpurAlorPathshalaatNiamatpurUpazilainNaogaon District, Rajshahi AlorPathshala of Rajshahi Metropolis and Babudyeing AlorPathshalaatGodagariUpazilarun by ProthomAlo Trust on Friday afternoon.
The DailyProthomAlo Managing Editor and eminent writer Anisul Haque and bKash's Head of Corporate Communications Shamsuddin Haider Dalim were present on the occasion.
Handing over the books to the children, Anisul Haque said, “bKash’s initiative to donate books among the underprivileged students will be of greatuse to develop children's intelligence and process of thinking.If we spontaneously donate books according to our ability, the light of wisdom will spread among all.”
bKash has distributed 72,500 books through this initiative in the last three years on the occasion of the book fair. To make this year's book distribution program successful, bKash has set up booths in the fair premises. Those interested can come to the booths and give all kinds of new and old books. Those who are living outside Dhaka, can visit any bKash Customer Service Center of their respective area and donate books.
