International Mother Language Day
Amar Ekushey: Rab DG says security beefed up everywhere
Director General (DG) of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun on Saturday said necessary security measures have been taken across the country for the smooth and peaceful observance of the Amar Ekushey and International Mother Language Day on Sunday.
Amar Ekushey: Nation ready to pay homage to language heroes
The grateful nation is set to observe the Amar Ekushey -- the Language Martyrs Day (Shaheed Day) and the International Mother Language Day -- on Sunday, marking the supreme of sacrifice of the language heroes for upholding the right to speak their mother tongue Bangla.
Feb 21: Route map finalised for going to Central Shaheed Minar
A route map for going to the Central Shaheed Minar on February 21 to pay respect to language martyrs has been finalised by Dhaka University's Central Coordination Committee.
International Mother Language Day helps promote cultural diversity
The celebration of the International Mother Language Day is an apt occasion to remind all that mother language is a bearer of respective cultural heritage, Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Dr.A.K Abdul Momen said.
ShareAmerica launches Bangla website
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl Miller has officially launched ShareAmerica’s Bangla language website to celebrate the International Mother Language Day 2021 and in honour of Bangladesh’s upcoming 50th anniversary of independence.
Globalisation poses a challenge for linguistic diversity: Dr Momen
The contemporary globalisation poses a challenge for linguistic diversity but in some ways makes the intergenerational retention of diverse languages more feasible through linguistic and cultural connectivity, said Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen.
Max 5 persons to attend Feb 21 programme under single banner
This will be an Amar Ekushey unlike anything Bangladesh has seen. No more than five persons will be allowed to pay tributes to language martyrs on this Feb 21 under a single banner as the country fights to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
With brooms in hand, artistes sweep Central Shaheed Minar area
It was a visual delight when several renowned theatre personalities and artists launched a day-long cleanliness campaign in Dhaka on Wednesday by sweeping the Central Shaheed Minar area with a broom in hand.
Book Fair sees huge crowd on Feb 21
The Amar Ekushey Book Fair witnessed a huge crowd on Friday, the Language Martyrs' Day and also the International Mother Language Day.
Book Fair reaches its pinnacle on Feb 21
The Amar Ekushey Book Fair saw a massive surge in visitors’ number on Friday when the nation untied to pay tributes to the Language Movement martyrs at home and abroad.