Interim Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus emphasized that learning English does not mean abandoning Bengali, as multilingualism is common worldwide. Speaking at the International Mother Language Medal ceremony, he highlighted that the 1952 language movement was fundamentally about self-determination and cultural liberation. He noted that technological advancements influence language dominance, with global interest shifting towards the languages of leading nations. However, he stressed that a country’s global influence—technological or otherwise—naturally increases interest in its language and culture.