Prime Minister's wife and Vice President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation, Dr Zubaida Rahman, spoke at the inauguration of the 'Zia Memorial Book Fair 2026' as the chief guest. Photo: Video Screenshot

DHAKA, Sept 03, 2026 (BSS)- Prime Minister's wife and Vice President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation Dr Zubaida Rahman today expressed her aspiration to spread Zia Memorial Library to villages. 

At the same time, she called for building the habit of book reading among children and juveniles saying "If the habit of reading books is developed among children, they will acquire values, justice, honesty, dedication, and tolerance. 

Their tendency to respect others will also grow up.”

Dr Zubaida said this while inaugurating 'Zia Memorial Book Fair-2026' as the chief guest at the Bangla Academy premises in the city today.

The central committee of the Zia Memorial Library organized the fair marking the 48th anniversary of the BNP with the aim at promoting and disseminating books written on the policies, ideals, and life of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman.

Zubaida Rahman also expressed hope that the children will achieve patience and find ways to establish them in the society by acquiring book reading habit.

She said, "Books written on the lives of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and Deshnetri Begum Khaleda Zia contain stories of their struggles, sacrifices, perseverance, patience, courage, and patriotism. The books will guide the children and youths on the way of their lives.”

At the end of her speech, she recited a portion of her poem 'Tumi Nirbhik' dedicated to the memory of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman.

Dr Zubaida expressed her sincere thanks to the organizers for arranging the book fair and wished overall success. Later, she officially inaugurated the book fair and visited stalls.

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) administrator Bir Muktijoddha Abdus Salam presided over the event while JCD central organizing secretary Amanullah Aman moderated the event. Shilpi Munsi Mohammad  Rezaul Hossain Titu gave  the welcome speech. 

Dhaka University Vice Chancellor Prof ABM Obaidul Islam, National Prof Mahbub Ullah, BNP Standing Committee Member Forhad Halim Donar, Research Officer to the Prime Minister Abdus Sattar Patwari, National Press Club President Hasan Hafij, Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chatra Dal (JCD) central President Rakibul Islam Rakib, DU Chhatra Dal  President Ganesh Chandra Roy Sahos and General Secretary Nahiduzzaman Shipon, among others, were present.