Bangladesh to Observe World Population Day on Saturday

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Publish : 10 Jul 2026, 06:05 PM

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Bangladesh is set to observe World Population Day on Saturday, joining the global community in marking the occasion through various awareness programs and events.

First celebrated across 90 countries on July 11 in 1990, the annual observance aims to draw attention to population dynamics and sustainable development.

This year's official theme is "Realizing the hopes and aspirations of young people - today and for the future."

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Marking the day, President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman have issued separate special messages.

In the capital, a formal discussion program is scheduled to be organized at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium on Sunday, with President Shahabuddin expected to attend as the chief guest alongside Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain.

To widely disseminate the message of the observance, state-run Bangladesh Television and Bangladesh Betar, alongside private television networks, will broadcast special programs, while national daily newspapers are slated to publish commemorative supplements.

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