In Dhaka, madrasa students attacked a book fair stall displaying Taslima Nasreen's works, demanding their removal. Police controlled the situation and are investigating the incident. Nasreen condemned the government's alleged support for extremists. The Amar Ekushey Book Fair annually celebrates the 1952 Language Movement martyrs and features a wide array of literary works.
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