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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