Bangladesh missions abroad observed the Language Martyrs’ Day and the International Mother Language Day on Friday in a befitting manner with a call for upholding the values of 1952 and 1971.

The nation paid deep respects to the martyrs of the 1952 Language Movement on Friday, marking 'Amar Ekushey', the Language Martyrs’ Day and the International Mother Language Day.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan on Monday said special security measures will be taken in and around the Central Shaheed Minar, all the divisional cities, districts and upazilas for smooth observance of Language Martyrs' Day.