The chief adviser has strongly condemned the recent mob attack on a bookstall at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair, calling it an affront to the rights of Bangladeshi citizens and the country's laws.

In a statement, the chief adviser denounced the violence, emphasising that it goes against the open-minded spirit of the book fair, which honours the language martyrs of February 21, 1952, according to the CA's press wing.

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The Ekushey Boi Mela, a cherished cultural event, serves as a vital gathering place for writers and readers, it said.

The interim government has directed the police and Bangla Academy to investigate the attack and bring those responsible to justice. Security measures at the fair have been intensified to prevent further incidents.

Additionally, law enforcement agencies have been ordered to take strong action against any instances of mob violence across the country, it said.

Authorities reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining order and ensuring the safety of all visitors, authors, and publishers at the book fair.