Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on Monday paid tributes to the 1952 language martyrs through "probhat fery and by placing wreaths" at a  Shaheed Minar at the chancery.

The national flag was hoisted at half mast. A special prayer was offered seeking divine blessings for the martyrs. One minute silence was also observed in memory of the martyrs.

Visiting State Minister for Foreign Afairs Md. Shahriar Alam, High Commissioner Muhammad Imran, central leaders of Awami League, Members of the Parliament, officers, staff and family members of the mission participated in the probhat fery.

The Ekushe elegy “Amar Bhaiyer Rakte Rangano Ekushe February” was sung at the parade along the chancery premises.

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Shahriar Alam and Muhammad Imran along with others placed wreaths at the Shaheed Minar.

They also placed flowers at the portrait of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Shahriar Alam remembered the supreme sacrifices made by the language heroes of 1952. 

The high commissioner  said the UNESCO declared February 21 as International Mother Language Day in 1999 thanks to efforts made by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. 

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The mission’s officers read out the messages from President Abdul Hamid, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam. 

The message of President was read out by Md. Nural Islam, Deputy High Commissioner, and Prime Minister was read out by Shaban Mahmood, Minister (Press).

Members of Parliament- Ashim Kumar Ukil, Pankaj Debnath, Ashek Ullah Rafique, Manoranjan Gopal, Abida Mita, Awami League central leader Shammi Ahmed were present at the event.

A cultural programme performed by different countries was held in the evening.

A documentary was also screened on International Mother Language Day.

The programme was attended by ambassadors, high commissioners, diplomats, local elites and media personalities.