Month of language movement begins

The nation is paying tributes to the valiant sons of the soil, who were killed during the language movement in the month of February in 1952 as the month of language movement begins today.

The Bengali nation achieved the dignity of their mother tongue through the supreme sacrifices made by Salam, Shafiur, Barkat, Rafique, Jabbar and others during a massive movement on February 21, 1952.

It is a matter of dignity for the nation as only the Bengalees have sacrificed their lives for establishing their mother tongue as state language.

The Language Day -- February 21 -- is also recognized as the International Mother Language Day.

The nation usually observes the month through various programmes. The first hours of February 1 will be observed through various programmes at the Central Shaheed Minar in the city.

As the month-long Amar Ekushey Book fair, which traditionally begins on the first day of February, is the main attraction of the month-long observance, Chief Adviser of the interim government Professor Muhammad Yunus is expected to inaugurate the fair as the chief guest on Bangla Academy premises here at 3pm today.

Different social, political and cultural organizations will observe the month through various programmes.