1. About 21st February In Short
21st February is the Mother Language Day of Bangladesh. Bangladesh observed mother language day
every year on this day. Bangladeshi nations express their love and respect for their mother language by
celebrating 21st February.MotherLanguageDay of Bangladesh recognized internationally and now it is
International Mother Language Day.
On the day 21st February,1952 fourstudentsof Dhaka University were killed by police of West Pakistan.
The reason was they wanted ‘Bengali’ as official language instead of ‘Urdu’. After that the East
Pakistan’s fight for language war started and after a long time the language ‘Bengali’ has got it’s
recognition asofficial language.Fighting for the language has become a history of Bangladesh which is
remembered worldwide annually with great respect.
On 17th November 1999 UNESCO has declared this day as International Mother Language Day to
promoteawarenessaboutsignificanceof 21st February.TheUnited NationsGeneral Assembly also gave
formal recognition of the observance of UNESCO. Now 21st February observed worldwide as
International Mother Language Day. The day is known as Shohid Dibosh in Bangladesh.
21st February, the Mother Language Day of Bangladesh is a history for the whole world. Mother
LanguageDay of Bangladesh islocally known asShohoid Dibash and every Bangladeshi observe this day
by remembering the greatmartyrswith respect.The history of MotherLanguageDay is an inspiration for
the world to love one’sown mothertongue.Thatiswhy UNESCOhasgiven recognition the 21st February
and now the day is observed all over the world.
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day/#When_is_the_International_Mother_Language_Day_of_Bangladesh_2015