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World Population Day Saturday
President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman issued separate messages on the occasion
BSS, Dhaka
Published: 10 Jul 2026, 04:16 PM
Photo: BSS
The World Population Day will be observed in the country on Saturday like elsewhere across the world.
The World Population Day was celebrated for the
first time in 90 countries on 11 July 1990.
Bangladesh is set to celebrate the day this year
through various events.
This year's there of the World Population Day is
"Realizing the hopes and aspirations of young people - today and for the
future."
President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister
Tarique Rahman issued separate messages on the occasion.
A discussion is going to be organised at Osmani
Memorial Auditorium in the capital on Sunday (12 July) marking the World
Population Day.
President Shahabuddin is expected to be present as
the chief guest at the meeting. Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md
Sakhawat Hossain will also be present.
Bangladesh Television, Bangladesh Betar and private
TV channels will broadcast special programmes and national dailies will publish
special supplements on the day.