Bangladesh, Feb. 16 -- Forty years are a long time for an organisation, particularly when it propagates habits, spirits and values contrary to the popular trend. On this score, Bishwo Shahitto Kendro and its creator prof. Abdullah Abu Sayeed have achieved success of an unprecedented order. On Friday, February 8 last, the leading light of an organisation celebrated its 40th founding anniversary. Hats off to the man behind the movement for promotion of book reading! This charismatic personality has drawn the attention of social thinkers and scholars not only from the country but also from around the world. No wonder, he has been awarded the Ramon Magsaysay prize for his pioneering campaign. He surely deserves far greater accolades for his wor...