Prime Minister Tarek Rahman will preside over two major national events on February 26, 2026. In the morning, he will confer the Ekushey Padak 2026 at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka, recognizing individuals for their significant contributions in various fields. Later in the afternoon, he will formally inaugurate the Amar Ekushey Book Fair at the Bangla Academy premises as the chief guest. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Ministry of Information on February 22.

According to the statement, the event will be attended by award recipients, ministers, senior military and civil officials, and invited guests. The information was confirmed by State Minister for Cultural Affairs Nitai Roy Chowdhury, who noted that preparations for both events have been completed. The government has also waived stall rental fees for participating publishers at this year’s book fair, a decision welcomed positively by publishers.

Officials stated that all necessary arrangements for the award ceremony and the book fair inauguration have been finalized, ensuring smooth execution of both events.