The nation is set to observe the ‘Shaheed Dibash’ (Language Martyrs Day) and the International Mother Language Day tomorrow (February 21) through extensive programmes.
People from all walks of life will pay glowing tributes to memories of the
language movement martyrs, the valiant sons of the soil who made supreme sacrifices to establish the rights of the mother tongue, Bangla, in 1952.
language movement martyrs, the valiant sons of the soil who made supreme sacrifices to establish the rights of the mother tongue, Bangla, in 1952.
The day will also be observed around the world as the UNESCO recognised
the Ekushey February as the International Mother Language Day on November 17, 1999.
the Ekushey February as the International Mother Language Day on November 17, 1999.
President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today issued
separate messages on the eve of the day.
separate messages on the eve of the day.
In his message, President Hamid said the aim of the language movement was to establish the right of mother tongue as well as to protect self-entity,
culture and heritage.
culture and heritage.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in her messages said holding the spirit of
Ekushey and the war of liberation, her government achieved huge progress inevery sector, including macro-economy, agriculture, education, health,
communication, information technology, infrastructure, power, rural
development, diplomatic success and cooperation during the last 10 years.
Ekushey and the war of liberation, her government achieved huge progress inevery sector, including macro-economy, agriculture, education, health,
communication, information technology, infrastructure, power, rural
development, diplomatic success and cooperation during the last 10 years.
