Like other countries around the globe, Bangladesh will observe the “International Literacy Day-2024” on Sunday in a befitting manner.
This year's theme of the day is "Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for mutual understanding and peace.”
On the occasion of the day, the Bureau of Non-Formal Education under the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education will organise a discussion meeting tomorrow at the office of the Bureau of Non-Formal Education in the capital's Tejgaon area, reports BSS.
Primary and Mass Education Adviser Prof Dr Bidhan Ranjan Roy Podder will attend the discussion as the chief guest while Primary and Mass Education Secretary Farid Ahmed a special guest.
President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus issued separate messages on the eve of the day wishing all programmes of the day a success.
Besides, Primary and Mass Education Adviser Prof Dr Bidhan Ranjan Roy Podder and Primary and Mass Education Secretary Farid Ahmed issued separate messages marking the day.
On September 8, 1967, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) officially declared September 8 as International Literacy Day, marking a significant milestone in the fight against illiteracy.
The Day has been instrumental in raising global awareness about the importance of literacy and highlighting the millions of individuals still struggling with illiteracy
