Wednesday 23 May 2018

International Mother Language Day



International Mother Language Day, popularly known as ‘Shaheed Dibas’, is a red letter day in the history of Bangladesh. In 1952, on this day a number of our brave people laid down their lives for the cause of Bangla language. The UNESCO declared 21st February as the day 'International Mother Language Day' showing respect to the martyrs of our language movement. This declaration has turned a national celebration to an International event. Now the whole world observes the 21st February as International Mother Language Day. Every year on this day, people from all walks of life come to the martyr's monument and offer their clothes. Hundreds of people gather with bare-footed in front of The Shaheed Minar with flowers and garlands. The government, different organizations and institutions arrange programmes to celebrate the day. Newspapers publish special supplements on this day. It is our national holiday. School, college, university and offices remain closed on this day. Our national flag is kept hoisted half mast on this day. Actually, this day possesses a great significance for the whole nation as well as the whole world.

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