On February 20, 2026, final preparations were completed at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka ahead of International Mother Language Day. The monument area has been cleaned and decorated with traditional alpana art by students of the Faculty of Fine Arts, creating a red-and-white ambiance symbolizing the spirit of February 21. The preparations aim to honor the language martyrs with dignity and order.

Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmad Khan inspected the site on February 19, accompanied by senior university officials and faculty members. Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sheikh Md. Sajjat Ali stated that a multi-layered security plan involving 15,000 police personnel has been implemented, supported by SWAT, dog squads, bomb disposal teams, and cyber monitoring. He urged the public to maintain discipline and respect the sanctity of the monument.

RAB Director General Additional IGP A.K.M. Shahidur Rahman announced that the official observance will begin at 12:01 a.m. on February 21. The area has been divided into security sectors with CCTV surveillance, and similar safety measures have been taken nationwide to ensure peaceful commemorations.