The eleven-day 'Shaheed Zia 2nd Book Fair' was inaugurated at the Sylhet Central Shaheed Minar premises on Sunday afternoon. The event was organized by Komol Sahitya Parishad Sylhet, and the inauguration was conducted by Sylhet City Corporation Administrator Abdul Kaiyum Chowdhury. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of presenting the life, leadership, and patriotism of Ziaur Rahman to the younger generation. He also noted that cultural events like book fairs play a vital role in fostering reading habits and promoting patriotism among youth.

The opening ceremony was presided over by Sajon Ahmad Saju, president of Komol Sahitya Parishad Sylhet, and conducted by acting general secretary Majharul Islam Menon. Special guests included recitation artist Saleh Ahmad Khosru, former general secretary of Kendrio Muslim Sahitya Sangsad Dewan Mahmud Raja Chowdhury, Sylhet Metropolitan BNP library secretary Advocate Abdul Mukit Opi, and Sylhet District JASAS member secretary Raihan Hossain Khan. Political, social, and cultural leaders, poets, writers, and journalists were also present.

The fair will run daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. between April 5 and April 15, featuring participation from various publishing houses across the country, including Dhaka.