Staff Reporter:
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has extended heartfelt greetings and felicitations to the people of Bangladesh and all concerned on the occasion of ‘International Literacy Day 2026’, to be observed today.
“Developing an educated and skilled population is essential for human-centred development, en-vironmental conservation and sustainable economic prosperity,” he said in a message here yester-day marking the day.
He said this year’s theme, “Literacy for People, the Planet and Prosperity,” is highly relevant and significant in the current global context.
The President said literacy is a fundamental human right and one of the key foundations of sus-tainable development for individuals, society and the state.
“In yesterday’s world, literacy is no longer confined to reading, writing and numeracy; it also en-compasses life skills, proper use of information technology (IT), analytical thinking, ethical values and environmental awareness,” he said.
He said literacy plays a vital role in addressing climate change, ensuring proper use of natural re-sources, creating employment, increasing productivity and promoting inclusive development.
He urged government and private organizations, educational institutions, development partners, civil society, media representatives and people from all walks of life to come forward collectively to achieve this goal.
The Head of the State wished overall success of all programs undertaken to mark the occasion.
