UN and all the World is respecting this day

Today is 21st February, International Mother Language Day. It is declared by UNESCO on 17th November, 1999. It is a very much remarkable for the Bangladeshi, and now for all over the world. By this day all the languages of the world is being honored.
History of this day
In 1947, when the Pakistan and India were divided by British, Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan named East Pakistan. Most of the people of Pakistan used Bangla as their mother language. But in 21st and 23rd March, 1948 Pakistani Governor Mohammed Ali Jinnah spoke in Dhaka that, "Urdu and Urdu will be the only state language of Pakistan." All presented students and people opposed it. they built up a strong movement against the Pakistani rulers. In 1952,20th February, Government declared Section 144 (Section 144 is a section of Bangladeshi Code ofCriminal Procedure, which prohibits assembly of five or more persons) in Dhaka. But the students decided to break the declaration. In 21st ebruary they moved forward with a procession of 10 students. Police Restricted them and try to defeat them by beating and tear gas. On a sudden they shoot and 4 killed by police bullet.
The news spread out all over the country and a strong country-wide movement started against the Pakistani rulers. At that position the rulers was obeyed to give announced Bangla as the state language of East Pakistan. This is a rear case all over the world that, men sacrificed their life for their mother tongue. After that the UN has chose 21st February to make aware all the nation of the world about their Mother tongue, Culture and Tradition. UNESCO had declared the day as International Mother Language day on 17th November, 1999. Till then it is not only the proud of Bangladesh, but also for all the world.

Nation's Salute to Language Martyrs

On Mother Language day, all the people of world are remembering the language martyrs with great respects. Bangladeshi are the only nation of world who sacrificed their life for their mother tongue. To recognize this sacrifice, UNESCO has declared the day as International Mother Language Day. The Prime-minister and President of Peoples Republic of Bangladesh today pay tribute to the Language Movement martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the mother tongue 58 years ago.

Amid tight security arrangements, President Zillur Rahman and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina laid wreaths at the Central Shaheed Minar three minutes past midnight last night and stood in silence for a few moments in remembrance of the martyrs.

They were followed by the deputy speaker, chief whip of parliament, the ruling Awami League leaders, cabinet members, Dhaka city mayor, chiefs of the three staffs, dean of diplomatic corps, attorney general, leaders of Awami Swechchasebak League, Sector Commanders' Forum, Samyabadi Dal, Bangladesher Samajtantrik Dal and National Awami Party.

Flanked by party colleagues, Opposition Leader and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia placed wreaths at 12:19am.

Areas adjacent to the Shaheed Minar on Dhaka University campus have had a facelift on the occasion, while roads and medians have been festooned with Bangla alphabets and the national flag.

The day is a public holiday. The national flag will be hoisted at half-mast atop all government, autonomous and private buildings.

History of this day
In 1947, when the Pakistan and India were divided by British, Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan named East Pakistan. Most of the people of Pakistan used Bangla as their mother language. But in 21st and 23rd March, 1948 Pakistani Governor Mohammed Ali Jinnah spoke in Dhaka that, "Urdu and Urdu will be the only state language of Pakistan." All presented students and people opposed it. they built up a strong movement against the Pakistani rulers.
In 1952,20th February, Government declared Section 144 (Section 144 is a section of Bangladeshi Code ofCriminal Procedure, which prohibits assembly of five or more persons) in Dhaka. But the students decided to break the declaration. In 21st ebruary they moved forward with a procession of 10 students. Police Restricted them and try to defeat them by beating and tear gas. On a sudden they shoot and 4 killed by police bullet.
The news spread out all over the country and a strong country-wide movement started against the Pakistani rulers. At that position the rulers was obeyed to give announced Bangla as the state language of East Pakistan. This is a rear case all over the world that, men sacrificed their life for their mother tongue. After that the UN has chose 21st February to make aware all the nation of the world about their Mother tongue, Culture and Tradition. UNESCO had declared the day as International Mother Language day on 17th November, 1999. Till then it is not only the proud of Bangladesh, but also for all the world.

International Mother Language Day today

Today is 21st February, International Mother Language Day. It is declared by UNESCO on 17th November, 1999. It is a very much remarkable for the Bangladeshi, and now for all over the world. By this day all the languages of the world is being honored.
History of this day
In 1947, when the Pakistan and India were divided by British, Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan named East Pakistan. Most of the people of Pakistan used Bangla as their mother language. But in 21st and 23rd March, 1948 Pakistani Governor Mohammed Ali Jinnah spoke in Dhaka that, "Urdu and Urdu will be the only state language of Pakistan." All presented students and people opposed it. they built up a strong movement against the Pakistani rulers.
In 1952,20th February, Government declared Section 144 (Section 144 is a section of Bangladeshi Code ofCriminal Procedure, which prohibits assembly of five or more persons) in Dhaka. But the students decided to break the declaration. In 21st ebruary they moved forward with a procession of 10 students. Police Restricted them and try to defeat them by beating and tear gas. On a sudden they shoot and 4 killed by police bullet.
The news spread out all over the country and a strong country-wide movement started against the Pakistani rulers. At that position the rulers was obeyed to give announced Bangla as the state language of East Pakistan. This is a rear case all over the world that, men sacrificed their life for their mother tongue. After that the UN has chose 21st February to make aware all the nation of the world about their Mother tongue, Culture and Tradition. UNESCO had declared the day as International Mother Language day on 17th November, 1999. Till then it is not only the proud of Bangladesh, but also for all the world.