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Published: 04:31, 23 February 2017   Update: 15:18, 26 July 2020
Cover of writer Uday Hakim's book unveiled

Planning Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal speaks while unveiling the book written by Uday Hakim

Staff Correspondent: The cover of the new book of writer Uday Hakim has been unveiled at the ongoing month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair.

Bangladesh Planning Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal formally unveiled the cover of the book 'Sundari Jelekonna and Rohossomoy Guha' (The Beautiful Daughter of Fisherman and the Mysterious Cave) on Wednesday (February 22) at the book fair premises at Suhrawardy Udyan, adjacent to Bangla Academy in city.

Prominent writer, poet and journalist Anisul Hoque, prose writer Mostak Ahmed, Executive Director of Walton Group SM Zahid Hasan, writer Uday Hakim, sports commentator Chowdhury Jafarullah Sharafat and proprietor of Anindya Prokash Afzal Hossain were among others present on the occasion.

The book 'Sundari Jelekonna and Rohossomoy Guha' is a travelogue. Anindya Prokash published the book. The cover of the 112-page book has been done by renowned artist Dhrubo Esh. The book whose price has been set at Tk.250 is available at Anindya Prokash (stall number 456-459) at the book fair.
 


Writer Uday Hakim speaks at the cover unveiling function of his book


Speaking on the occasion, Planning Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal said: "I believe readers can't help stopping if they start reading the book." He also hoped that the book would win the hearts of the readers. The minister also wished every success of writer Uday Hakim.

Writer, poet and journalist Anisul Hoque said: "Uday Hakim writes well. His writings will definitely win the hearts of readers and they will enjoy reading his books."

SM Zahid Hasan, Executive Director of Bangladesh's leading brand Walton, said: "Uday Hakim is one of the bold writers of present time. His travelogue is very pleasant to read."
 


The cover of the travelogue 'Sundari Jelekonna and Rohossomoy Guha' (The Beautiful Daughter of Fisherman and the Mysterious Cave)


Meanwhile, publisher Afzal Hossain said the book 'Sundari Jelekonna and Rohossomoy Guha' depicts the story of a mysterious cave in Vietnam which the writer visited during his tour to the country. Besides, the book also tells the stories of the writer's Bali and Maldives tours.

The simple and lucid way of writing along with the use of stunning pictures of the tours already made the book a favourite one to readers. The book which has been available at the fair from February 11, has won the hearts of travelogue loving readers, he added.

Writer Uday Hakim said: "The book will make readers understand how enjoyable a travelogue can be. It will initiate a new era to the travelogue literature of Bangladesh."

He also expressed his determination to instigate a new style of travelogue literature in future.

 

risingbd/DHAKA/Feb 23, 2017/Augustin Sujan

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