Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasinahasinaugurated the month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair at the Bangla Academy premises.

She urged publishers to publish the books in digital mediums in addition to the usual paperback and hardcovers sold at the fair.

"Children of this generation read books on their tabs and laptops. We should keep up with them if we want to promote our language and literary culture," she said on Thursday.

She added that the publishers will have a better scope of reaching a wider audience if they publish e-books or translate Bangla books into other languages.

The prime minister also visited several photo galleries and exhibitions honouring the martyrs of the Language Movement after the inaugural ceremony.

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