National Book Centre


National Book Centre is a Bangladesh government centre under the Ministry of Cultural Affairs that is responsible for encouraging reading, organize book fairs, and support publishing of books in Bangladesh.

History

National Book Centre was established in 1995 through the passage of law in the Parliament of Bangladesh. In 2016, the Government of Bangladesh announced plans to shift the National Book Centre and the Central Public Library to a newly constructed high-rise building. The centre awards annually the National Book Centre Award for notable publications in Bangladesh.