2020 in Bangladesh

The year 2020 was the 49th year after the independence of Bangladesh. It is also the second year of the fourth term of the Government of Sheikh Hasina. This year the entire country celebrated the 100th birthday of its Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The period between 17 March 2020 to 17 March 2021 was announced as the ‘Mujib Borsho (মুজিববর্ষ)’ or the year of Mujib. However, like rest of the world Bangladesh was also severely impacted by COVID-19 pandemic.
Events.
Awards and recognitions.
Independence Day Award.
Total 9 persons and 1 organisation were awarded.
Ekushey Padak.
Ekushey Padak was awarded to 20 people and 1 organisation.