President Md. Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman paid deep tribute to the martyrs of the historic Language Movement at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka early Friday, marking Amar Ekushey and International Mother Language Day. The president placed a floral wreath at 12:01 a.m., standing in silent respect, followed by the prime minister at 12:07 a.m., accompanied by his family. The ceremony took place amid the playing of the iconic Ekushey song.

Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Niaz Ahmed Khan received the president and prime minister at the venue. Later, members of the cabinet, led by the prime minister, placed wreaths at 12:16 a.m. The prime minister also laid wreaths on behalf of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the families of former president Ziaur Rahman and former prime minister Khaleda Zia. Senior military officials, diplomats, and freedom fighters were present.

Leaders from various political parties, including the opposition and Jamaat-e-Islami, also paid their respects. The event concluded with special prayers for the souls of the martyrs of 1952, the Liberation War of 1971, and the martyrs and fighters of 2024.