Education

World Teachers’ Day Today; 101 Distinguished Teachers in Bangladesh to Be Honoured

THT Report • October 5, 2026

Today, 5 October, is World Teachers’ Day. The UNESCO-announced theme this year is “Standing with Teachers: 60 Years of Safeguarding the Profession, Advancing Dignity and Shaping Our Future.”

In recognition of their contribution to nation-building, the government will honour 101 distinguished teachers from different levels of education. Each will receive Tk 200,000, a crest and a certificate of appreciation.

The awards will be presented on Monday, 5 October, at a ceremony at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is expected to attend as the chief guest.

World Teachers’ Day was first observed in 1994. In 1966, UNESCO and the International Labour Organization adopted recommendations concerning teachers’ status, rights, responsibilities and working conditions. The day has since been observed on 5 October. Bangladesh first observed it nationally in 2023.

The day recognises teachers’ contributions to education and society and calls for greater respect for the teaching profession.