An 11-day Ekushey Book Fair has begun on the premises of the town hall in 20-Feb-2009. District administration and district council jointly organized the fair with assistance of Greemenphone. Deputy commissioner of Panchagarh Mohammad Munir Hossain inaugurated the program. A total of 30 stalls have been set up in the fair. Discussion and cultural functions are being held on the fair premises every day highlighting the significance of immortal Ekushey.