Kolkata mandates Bengali text on commercial signs by Feb 21, 2025, to promote the language.

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) mandates that all commercial signs in the city must include Bengali text, alongside other languages, by February 21, 2025. This move aims to promote the use of Bengali, which was recently recognized as a classical language. The KMC is working with business owners to ensure compliance, while Mayor Firhad Hakim supports the initiative to enhance Bengali's presence in private signage.

December 02, 2024
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