Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Tajul Islam said that in the past, wealth was acquired by occupying the country. Now that is no longer necessary, now it is possible to become wealthy through the acquisition of knowledge.
Stating that knowledge is the source of light and prosperity, the minister said that books and libraries are the source of knowledge.
He said this while addressing the chief guest at the discussion meeting held at Bangladesh Shishu Academy, Dhaka on the occasion of National Library and Literature Conference-2023. Minister of State for Cultural Affairs KM Khalid was present as the main speaker in the event.
Mentioning that books are people's true friends, he said that people dream through reading books. Book reading leads people on the path of eternal happiness and prosperity.
At this time, he also said that the book transmits the knowledge, experience and dreams of the author from generation to generation.
The local government minister said, this advancement of knowledge advances civilization. At this time, along with reading books, he also urged everyone to gain knowledge on information technology knowledge, fourth industrial revolution, artificial intelligence, robots, etc.
On the occasion, Minister of State for Culture KM Khalid said, We want to build an enlightened generation educated in real education. The Ministry of Culture is working towards that goal. We are currently providing grants to 872 libraries through the National Library Center and intend to expand this reach very quickly.
The Minister of State for Culture said, we have launched 100 salon libraries on an experimental basis which has been completely successful.
He said, we have taken up the digitization project of Public Library Directorate where government libraries as well as private libraries will be connected.
Malik Khosru, president of Bangladesh Private Public Library Council and Trustee, presided over the event.
