Ekushey Book Fair 2020 Extensive research on War of Independence sought
Freedom fighters, noted writers, filmmakers and researchers have advised young writers to do extensive research on the War of Independence before publishing books on the subject.
Writer, essayist and Liberation War Museum trustee Mofidul Hoque told New Age on Monday that the subject of the war required extensive research as it was vast and related to other historical events.
The work requires diligence as it cannot be done in few days, he added.
Sector commanders’ Forum joint secretary general Professor Abul Kalam Azad Patwary said, ‘Most of the books on the war were biased to either of two major political parties.’
‘Some are publishing books for flattering the ruling party leaders for personal gain. So be aware of misinformation and disinformation,’ he warned.
He advised young writers to take interviews of at least 50 freedom fighters before venturing on the subject.
‘The young writers must take signatures from the interviewees, so they cannot disclaim what they said,’ he added.
A hundred and thirty six books on the war were released till Monday at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair on the premises of Bangla Academy and at the Suhrawardy Udyan.
Among them are Muktijuddha Samagra by Rafiqul Islam, Surjashakkhi by Panna Kaiser, 1971: Ganahatya, Kathamo, Bibaran O Parishor by Afsan Chowdhury.
Last year, 110 titles out of 4,685 titled launched in the fair were on the subject of the war.
Freedom fighter and filmmaker Nasiruddin Yousuff Bachchu said that it was a positive sign that many young writers were writing on the subject of the war.
Writer Sarkar Mohammad Abdul Monaem, who published 14 books on the war in this year’s fair, said, ‘More books by young writers are coming out on the War because of Bangabandhu’s birth centenary and the silver jubilee of country’s independence.’
Young writer Mostofa Monowar said, ‘Although I did not witness the war, but I am curious about the War. And my book, Orphiueus Er Bashi, portrays the role of the crack platoon during the war.’
Agamee Prakashani proprietor Osman Gani said, ‘Good manuscript by younger writers are rare.’
A total of 207 new titles were launched on Sunday, raising the total number of new titles released in this year’s fair to 3,992.
The fair commenced on February 2 and remains open from 3:00pm till 9:00pm on weekdays.
On holidays and weekends, the fair remains open from 11:00am till 9:00pm.
News Courtesy: www.newagebd.net
