This document discusses the history and recognition of the Bengali language movement in Assam, India. It notes that in 1952, students started protesting to demand Bengali as their mother tongue. In 1961, police fired on protesters in Silchar who were demanding the use of the Bengali language, killing 11 people. Since then, Bengalis in Assam observe May 19 as Language Movement Day. In 1999, UNESCO recognized the Bengali language movement and promoted the basic human right to use one's mother language and linguistic diversity.

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3. Background
• 21st February, 1952
• Students started Movement
• Demanding Bengali as their Mother tongue.
• As a result………

4. In Silchar-
• Eleven people were killed by police firing on 19 May 1961
• When protesting legislation that mandated the use of
the Assamese Language.
• Bengalis in Assam and north-east India observe 19 May as
Language Movement Day.

5. International Recognition
• November 17, 1999
• UNESCO gave the recognition
• Promotes respect for the native language.
• Basic human right to use the mother language.
• Purpose is to promote linguistic and Cultural diversity.

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