The Dhaka Times Desk Books are now considered a luxury in Egypt. Although it is not a basic commodity like food or clothing. Inflation is so high in Egypt that people are paying for expensive goods like cars and washing machines in installments. In this method, the general public of the country will be able to buy books in installments.
Egyptian writers say they are cutting back on characters and descriptions to cut publishing costs as book prices more than double, according to a BBC report. The price of a tonne of paper has increased by almost four times compared to last year.
Mohamed El-Bali of the country's Safesafa Publishing House told the British media BBC that books are now considered a luxury in Egypt. People are saving on luxury goods. Currently he is publishing books abroad. He printed only a few copies due to declining demand.
The Egyptian Publishers Association says that at 1.5 percent interest, buyers can pay the price of a book in a maximum of 9 months.
The country's government says that everything is being done to reduce the price of goods. Moreover, the government is also blaming Ukraine on various issues related to the war.
There were also fears that the number of buyers at this year's book fair would decrease. The Cairo Book Fair is the oldest and one of the largest book and printing fairs in the Arab world. The fear of decreasing number of buyers is also creating the idea of buying books in installments.
A number of Egyptian novelists say that they adapted the script to print short books. He simplified the story by reducing the narration and characters.
Their complaint is that many Egyptian readers are now turning to low-quality fake books. These books are being sold for 50-100 Egyptian pounds at various sidewalk stalls.
Things to do to prevent Corona virus
# try to stay at home all the time.
# Follow the rules and use mask when going out for emergency.
# three-layer cloth mask can be washed if desired.
# wash clothes after coming home from outside. Or hang it without shaking for at least four hours.
# Wash hands thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds) with soap or liquid before coming outside.
# plastic PPE or eyes, face, head must be washed thoroughly with detergent and dried after one use.
# Wear PPE made of cloth or clean as described.
# Use a head cap that completely covers the hair.
# Those who have sneeze cough should follow all the rules promulgated by the government. Also, wash hands as directed before and after handling food items, keys, switches, mice, remote controls, mobiles, watches, computer desks, TVs, etc. and after using the bathroom. Those who have dry hands use Moisture after washing their hands. Soap or hand liquid can be used. Why can this virus remain in the crackle (cracked part) of dry hands? Avoid using highly alkaline soaps or detergents.
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