Archive · 8 Sep 2025
Kolkata Mandates Bengali on Signboards by September 30th
Imagine you're walking around Kolkata and all the shop signs are in English or other languages.
The government wants everyone to see Bengali first.
So, the city is making all businesses put Bengali at the top of their signs, in big letters, by September 30th, 2025.
This isn't just a suggestion; it's the law now!
Businesses that don't follow the rule might lose their permission to operate.
This is part of the government's effort to protect and promote the Bengali language and culture.
The mayor said that Bengali language usage is important for the cultural and civic norms.
KMC issued a directive mandating Bengali on all business signboards.
Businesses must display Bengali at the top of the signage.
Compliance is mandatory by September 30, 2025.
Earlier guidance was largely ignored by many establishments.
Non-compliance could result in the loss of trade licenses.
- Who
- Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC)
- What
- Mandating Bengali on all business signboards
- When
- Deadline is September 30, 2025
- Where
- Kolkata
- Why
- To uphold Bengali linguistic and cultural identity
- Issuing Body
- Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC)
- Directive Date
- August 30
- Compliance Deadline
- September 30, 2025
- Requirement
- Bengali at the top of signboards in a prominent size
- Potential Consequences
- Loss of trade licenses
- Earlier Order
- December 30, 2024
