← → 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1976th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 976th year of the 2nd millennium, the 76th year of the 20th century, and the 7th year of the 1970s decade.

It was also the year when Gen Ziaur Rahman consolidated his power and proceeded to become the President.

Note: For the year 1976 average official exchange rate for BDT was 15.40 per US$.

In the year 1976, the first year of the award, 9 individuals were awarded Ekushey Padak in recognition of their contribution to different fields:

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