Bangladesh is observing International Mother Language Day today, February 21, 2026, commemorating the martyrs of the 1952 Language Movement who sacrificed their lives for the recognition of Bangla as a state language. The day’s events began at one minute past midnight with the laying of floral wreaths at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka. President Md. Shahabuddin, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, and Opposition Leader Dr. Shafiqul Rahman paid tribute to the language martyrs before the monument was opened to the public. This year’s UNESCO theme is “Youth Voices on Multilingual Education.”
In his message marking the day, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman extended greetings to speakers of all languages worldwide and paid deep respect to the 1952 martyrs. He emphasized that democratic values, equality, and people’s rights were central to the spirit of the Language Movement and reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening democracy. The observance recalls the 1952 protests in Dhaka, where police opened fire on demonstrators defying restrictions, leading to multiple deaths and ultimately securing Bangla’s status as a state language in 1956.
UNESCO recognized February 21 as International Mother Language Day in 1999, and since 2000, it has been observed globally with Bangladesh at its center.
ইসমাঈল হোসাইন সোহেল প্রকাশ : ২১ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৬, ০৮: ৪৬ ইসমাঈল হোসাইন সোহেল মাতৃভাষার প্রতি মানুষের টান সহজাত। নিজের ভাষায় মনের ভাব প্রকাশ করা এবং গল্প-কথায় যে স্বাচ্ছন্দ্য সেটি আর কোনো ভাষায় নেই। যার ফলে নিজের ভাষাকেই পৃথিবীর সেরা মনে হয়। কবি-সাহিত
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