বাংলাদেশ ইউনেস্কো জাতীয় কমিশন

29/06/2026

Call for application for nomination under Kazan Global Youth Summit 2026: “Traditions and Cultural Identity Preservation Project". Under this framework, preserving traditional values and cultural identity is a primary agenda track. It empowers youth leaders to build professional identities while staying deeply connected to their local heritage. Please follow the deadline and conditions and requirements from BNCU (Attached here the letter from BNCU and concept note)

18/06/2026

The Bangladesh National Commission for UNESCO (BNCU) organized a seminar titled “UNESCO Memory of the World and Identification & Preservation of Bangladesh’s Documentary Heritage: Prospects, Challenges and Future Action Plans” on Tuesday, 16 June 2026. The event took place at the International Conference Room of the International Mother Language Institute in Segunbagicha, Dhaka.

The seminar was chaired by Ms. Sabvina Monir Chithi, Deputy Secretary General of BNCU, and inaugurated by Mr. Md. Shahjahan Miah, Additional Secretary (Admin & Finance), Secondary and Higher Education Division, Ministry of Education, who attended as the Chief Guest. Professor Dr. Kazi Md. Mostafizur Rahman from the Department of Islamic History and Culture at Rajshahi University presented the keynote paper.

Distinguished discussants included Dr. Md. Ziaur Rahman, Professor, Department of Music, University of Dhaka, and Dr. Md. Shariful Islam (popularly known as Simon Zakaria), Deputy Director, Research Division, Bangla Academy. The seminar brought together cultural activists, independent researchers, heritage activists, and representatives from key national institutions, including the Bangla Academy, National Library, National Museum, Film Archive, Department of Archaeology, Bangladesh Betar, Bangladesh Television, Nazrul Institute, and the UNESCO Dhaka Office.

15/04/2026

On 13th April 2026 a Workshop on “Advancing the Status of Teachers in Bangladesh: Progress, Gaps and Way Forward under the ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers (1966)” was held at the International Mother Language Institute Conference Hall. The programme organized by Bangladesh National Commission for UNESCO provided a structured platform for the key national stakeholders to collectively review progress, identify gaps, and discuss priorities for further implementation of the 1966 Recommendation in Bangladesh.

09/04/2026

On 8 April 2026, Mr. Abul Khaleque, Secretary General of the Bangladesh National Commission for UNESCO and Secretary of SHED, Ministry of Education, paid his first visit to the BNCU office.
Though brief, the meeting was filled with warmth, enthusiasm, and meaningful exchange. Having informed of the delicate role of our office in fostering collaboration with UNESCO and other government institutions, his words instilled in us a renewed sense of hope—to serve with honesty, sincerity, and dedication in building a prosperous Bangladesh.

02/04/2026

Call for application for 17th call for funding requests to the International fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) under the 2005 Convention on the Protection and promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. Please visit our website:
https://bncu.gov.bd/pages/notices/17th-call-for-funding-requests-to-the-international-fund-for-cultural-diversity-ifcd-under-the-2005-convention-on-the-protection-and-promotion-of-the-diversity-of-cultural-expressers-%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%85%E0%A6%A7%E0%A7%80%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AA-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AC-%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%B9%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8-rgil0z-69ce2b6efe563065d4e72f4e

30/03/2026

PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
THE PLANET OF ART – 2026

Applications Now Open for the International Youth Festival
THE PLANET OF ART – 2026
Visit the following link: https://unescoclubs.kz/

29/03/2026

UNESCO and vivo launch global youth visual storytelling initiative to “Capture the Future”. Please visit the following link

The new global initiative inviting young people to share visual stories about the relationship between people and nature in UNESCO biosphere reserves.

25/03/2026

Call for Global Awards for World Heritage Education Innovative Cass (AWHEIC) 2026.

11/03/2026

Open Call for the 19th edition of the ASEF Classroom Network (ASEFClassNet19) project on the topic “Future-Ready Teaching: Human Agency in the Age of AI”!

If you are a secondary, high or vocation school teacher or school leader and looking for a platform to collaborate and work with peers in Asia and Europe, then this opportunity is just for you!

Please visit: https://asef.org/news/asefclassnet19-open-call/

03/03/2026

Call for application for UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme: 3rd Global MAB Youth Forum 2026. Please visit our website: www.bncu.gov.bd