21st February is also known as Shaheed Day, ‘Ekushe’ (21st), Language Movement Day, Martyrs’ Day, and ‘Shaheed Dibos’ in Bengali. The day is observed on February 21st to remember those who died in the struggle for the Bengali language in 1952. International Mother Language Day is a yearly global event held on February 21st to promote linguistic and cultural variety, as well as multilingualism.
It was first proclaimed by UNESCO on November 17, 1999. Mother Language Day is part of a broader campaign to promote the preservation and conservation of all languages around the world.
The concept to observe International Mother Language Day originates from Bangladesh. On February 21, the people of Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan) commemorate the day when they fought for the recognition of the Bangla language. It is also observed in West Bengal, India.
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History of 21st February
British partitioned India and Pakistan in 1947. They made two parts of Pakistan as West Pakistan (now Pakistan) and East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). The majority of people lived in the eastern part but the western section had the leading authority.
Bengali was the mother tongue of the East Pakistan where majority lived but Urdu was declared as the primary state language of Pakistan by the western government. Urdu was supposed to be used exclusively in schools and the media. In East Pakistan, this decision sparked instability and protests.
As the protest had become increasingly violent in early 1952, the government enacted a rule (Section 144) that describes there should be no gathering of more than three individuals at a time. On 21st February, 1952, students began gathering at the University of Dhaka, in defiance of the law but police arrested several protestors. This infuriated the mob even further, and as the students tried harder to enter the East Bengal Legislative Assembly building. Police opened fire on the protesters and four of them were spot dead.
On 29th February, 1956, the western government of Pakistan declared Bengali as Pakistan’s second official language, and the country’s constitution was rewritten.
Symbol of 21st February
In Dhaka, Bangladesh, the Shaheed Minar (martyr’s monument) honors the four demonstrators who were killed in 1952. The monument has been recreated three times. The initial version was created on February 22-23, 1952; however, it was destroyed within a few days by the police and troops. The second version was started in November 1957, but the building was halted when martial law was imposed, and it was destroyed during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971.
The third version of the Shaheed Minar followed the same blueprints as the second. It comprises four marble frames that stand alone, as well as a bigger double marble frame with a slanted top part. The frames are made of marble and stand on a stage that is roughly four meters (14 feet) above ground level. The double frame represents their mothers and country, while the four frames reflect the four men who died on February 21, 1952. In places where Bangladeshis have settled, such as London and Oldham in the United Kingdom, replicas of the Shaheed Minar have been built.
Celebration on 21st February in Bangladesh
Shaheed Minar (Martyrs’ Monument) is a symbolic icon that was created in the atrocity’s location to commemorate the language movement and the massacre. The rostrum of Shaheed Minar is covered in flowers on February 21st, as a tribute to our national heroes who sacrificed their lives for the sake of our mother language and culture.
“Amar Bhaier Rokte Rangano Ekushey February, Ami Ki Bhulite Pari,” (How can I forget the 21st of February, which was sanguine by my brother’s love?) is a popular phrase on this day.
All government, semi-government, autonomous, and private organizations will fly the national flag at half-mast on this day. All the newspapers publish special annexes and television and radio channels broadcast special programming.
21st February 2023 in Bangladesh
On Monday, February 21, 2023, the United Nations will commemorate International Mother Language Day. This day is honored in this country every year to recall the martyrdom of our language martyrs.
21st February HD Images & Pictures
The 21st of February is commemorated to pay our respects to our true heroes. With International Mother Language Day HD Images and Pictures, you can show your support for our warriors. We’ve gathered a collection of photographs and photos to assist you. Please feel free to share our photos and high-resolution images without fear of violating copyright.
21st February Photos & Wallpapers
Share photographs and wallpapers of our heroes in mourning on the eve of International Mother Language Day. To help you, we’ve put together a gallery of photos and wallpapers honoring our martyrs. They’re easy to share and download. These photos and wallpapers do not trespass on the copyright of anyone.
21st February Quotes & Status Captions
Poets and authors generate quotations and status captions that are both sad and inspirational. Share such messages and status updates on the eve of International Mother Language Day. Please do not hesitate to distribute them. There are no copyright issues.
Valobashar maje kosto ache, valo thakar maje santi ache, dure thakar maje tan ache. mone rakhar maje santona ache, tai mone rekho…..21…..February.
Mukto bangla jukto koro, sonar bangla dhonno koro, mukto bangla sobar ache, jukto kora moder asha, bangla vasa praner vasa.
Mone pore 1952 er kotha, mone pore ekushe february er kotha, jokhon hariyechi amr vaider, diyechi rokto bhasar jonno.
Rokte kena bangla amr lokkho shohider dan,
tobuo keno bondhu tmr bidesher proti tan,
sokal bela panta kheye boisakher oi dine,
bikele abar uthcho mete english hindi gane…
Bangladesher sonar chele, vasa shohider dol,jibon diye ene debo bangla vasar fol,tader dane ajke amra sadhin vabe bangla boli,shei sonader teyager kotha kemon kore vuli
Je vashar jonno amora eto honney, Je bhasar jonno eto roktopat… Je vasa amader koreche mohan…. Sei bhasa sohid der ke ki vulte pari
21st February Wishes & SMS
On this International Mother Language Day send the wishes and SMS to your family and friends to show them how much you recall this day. To assist you, we have compiled a list of Shaheed Dibosh wishes and SMS. Feel free to use these as inspiration for yourself. Our content is not compromising on anyone’s copyright.
Rafik, Salam, Barkat, aro hajar biir sontan,
korla vashar man rokkha biliye apon pran,
jader rokte rangano ekush ora je omlan,
dhonno amr matribhasa dhonno tader pran.
February, february bangla bhasar mash, bangla amr matribhasa metay moner ash.
Bayann0te vese ota, rokto veja k0to k0tha, Seto amar bangla vasa, Sokol vasar sera….ai voboner sera vasa, Bissojonin kotha, Tar0i maje stan paoa, Bangla amar vasa
February amr vaier, February amr mayer, Ekushe february, ami ki vulite pariiiiii
21st February Poster & Banner
On this particular day, numerous groups across the country host a variety of programs. So, here are some ideas for posters and banners to help you organize the activities. These ideas are free to use without fear of infringement.
Conclusion
Every international day is celebrated in a peaceful manner all over the world. Every nation in the world respects a nation’s mother tongue on International Mother Language Day. It is a remarkable achievement for Bengali to have their mother language day as an international mother language day. The day’s goal is to raise awareness of linguistic and cultural variety, as well as multilingualism. The International Mother Language Day has become a source of inspiration for individuals all around the world who are working to achieve truth and justice.
