102 Distinguished Teachers Honored on World Teachers’ Day

To mark World Teachers’ Day 2026, the government honored 102 distinguished educators across various academic levels in recognition of their outstanding contributions to education.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attended the discussion ceremony as the chief guest, organized by the Ministry of Education on Monday (October 5) at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital.
World Teachers’ Day is celebrated globally on October 5 to highlight the vital role of teachers in nation-building, advocate for their rights and professional development, and underscore the need for quality education.

Each awardee received a crest, a certificate of honor, and a monetary reward of BDT 200,000.
The honorees include 10 primary school teachers, 20 secondary school teachers, 25 college teachers, 20 general university faculty members, 10 medical university and college faculty members, three agricultural university faculty members, three engineering university faculty members, four educators from specialized universities, and seven selected directly by the Prime Minister.