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Govt honours 102 eminent teachers on World Teachers’ Day
BSS, Dhaka
Published: 05 Oct 2026, 05:33 PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman hands over a certificate, crest, and a cheque to eminent teachers on the occasion of World Teachers’ Day 2026 at a function held in Dhaka on 5 October 2026. Photo: PMO
The teachers from
different levels of education were given the honour in recognition of their
contributions to the teaching profession and nation-building.
Prime Minister Tarique
Rahman handed over a certificate, crest and a cheque of Tk200,000 to every
teacher at a function arranged by the Ministry of Education at Osmani Memorial
Auditorium here this afternoon.
The World Teachers’ Day
is being observed in the country like elsewhere in the world to recognise the
contributions of the teachers to nation-building and highlight the importance
of ensuring their dignity and rights as well as professional development.
Of the 102 teachers, 10
were from the primary level, 20 from secondary level, 25 from college level, 20
from general universities, 10 from medical colleges and universities, three
from agricultural universities, three from engineering universities and four
from other specialised universities.
Besides, seven teachers selected by the Prime Minister were also honoured.