China Book Corner inaugurated in Bangladesh
A China Book Corner was officially inaugurated at the National Library of Bangladesh on Sunday in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The unveiling ceremony and subsequent "Reading China" China-Bangladesh Youth Exchange brought together nearly 300 participants, including representatives from governments, media organizations, universities, and enterprises of both countries.
Du Zhanyuan, president of China International Communications Group (CICG), speaks at the China Book Corner unveiling ceremony in Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 11, 2025. [Photo/CICG]
In his opening remarks, Du Zhanyuan, president of China International Communications Group (CICG), noted that 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-Bangladesh diplomatic relations, and it is also the China-Bangladesh People-to-People Exchange Year. He said he hopes that the book corner and exchange event would deepen cultural ties and mutual understanding.
Du said books are vital bridges for the exchange of civilizations, and he encouraged young people to embrace reading and dialogue to better understand other cultures.
Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, honorable adviser of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs of Bangladesh, speaks at the China Book Corner unveiling ceremony in Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 11, 2025. [Photo/CICG]
Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, honorable adviser of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs of Bangladesh, called the book corner a key outcome of the two countries' leadership exchanges and a model of cultural cooperation. He expressed hope for expanded collaboration in fields such as new media and film.
Yao Wen, Chinese ambassador to Bangladesh, speaks at the China Book Corner unveiling ceremony in Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 11, 2025. [Photo/CICG]
Yao Wen, Chinese ambassador to Bangladesh, highlighted the millennium-old cultural ties between China and Bangladesh, saying the new book corner would serve as a high-quality platform for deepening mutual understanding and promoting cultural exchange.
Mofidur Rahman, secretary of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs of Bangladesh, speaks at the China Book Corner inaugural ceremony in Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 11, 2025. [Photo/CICG]
Mofidur Rahman, secretary of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs of Bangladesh, emphasized that with growing cooperation in infrastructure and economic development, it is the right time to expand into cultural collaboration. He said the book corner would open a new window for the Bangladeshi public to better understand China.
The China Book Corner is officially inaugurated at the National Library of Bangladesh in Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 11, 2025. [Photo/CICG]
The book corner received a donation of more than 1,200 books, including titles covering China's politics, culture, science, and agriculture.
Jointly hosted by CICG, Bangladesh's Ministry of Cultural Affairs, and the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh, this event was part of CICG's broader cultural exchange initiative in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-Bangladesh diplomatic relations, as well as the China-Bangladesh People-to-People Exchange Year.