The International Literacy Day will be observed on Saturday in Bangladesh, like other countries around the globe, in a befitting manner.
“Literacy and skills development” is the global theme of this year which is targeted to help in promoting awareness of the importance and relevance of literacy and adult learning.
President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued separate on Friday messages marking the day, reports BSS.
On the occasion, a colourful rally would be organised from Central Shaheed Minar to Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) at 8 am.
Primary and Mass Education Minister Mostafizur Rahman is scheduled to join the rally.
The inauguration programme of the Day would be arranged at Jatiya Natyashala (National Theatre Hall) of BSA at 9 am where Mostafizur Rahman will be present as the chief guest.
Different government and private organisations will also organise various programmes to mark the day in a befitting manner.
Commemorative postal stamps, posters will be released, special supplements will be published, rallies will be brought out and major roadways will be decorated marking the day.
The International Literacy Day is celebrated throughout the world marking the 52nd anniversary of the World Congress of Ministers of Education on the Eradication of Illiteracy, held in Tehran, Iran in 1965.
Following the Tehran recommendation, UNESCO proclaimed September eighth the International Literacy Day.
