Book on Bangladeshi boats to be launched Thursday

A pictorial book on Bangladeshi boats will be launched in Dhaka on Thursday.

Staff Correspondentbdnews24.com
Published : 10 Feb 2015, 01:47 PM
Updated : 10 Feb 2015, 01:53 PM

India-Bangladesh Foundation, established in 2013 to work for enhancing linkages between the countries, is the co-sponsor of the book titled ‘Boats of Bangladesh’.

The High Commissioner of India in Bangladesh and the High Commissioner of Bangladesh in India are the co-chairs of the foundation.

Indian High Commission in Dhaka says they are organising this book launch at its Indira Gandhi Cutural Centre at Gulshan at 4.30pm.

It contains unique photographs of MA Taher.

He is known for his photography and writing.

The book ‘Boats of Bangladesh’ depicts the vibrant life of people around the rivers of Bangladesh, known as a riverine country.

The photographs show, in vivid detail, the rich connection of the people of Bangladesh with its rivers.

Professor Emeritus Dr Anisuzzaman, Acting High Commissioner of India Sandeep Chakravorty, eminent artist Shahabuddin Ahmed and Advisor of the Green Delta Insurance Co. Ltd Nasir A. Choudhury will be present during the launching.