The nation observed the Amar Ekushey – the Language Martyrs Day (Shaheed Day) and the International Mother Language Day – in a befitting manner on Sunday, marking the supreme sacrifice of the language heroes for upholding the right to speak in their mother tongue Bangla.

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