On February 21,2025, The NSS Unit of Mar Baselios College of Education, Sulthan Bathery remembers International Mother Language Day.
UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) declared February 21 as International Mother Language Day in 1999. The day has been observed worldwide since 2000 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity. In 2002, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) also recognized it.
Why February 21? (Historical Background)
- The date commemorates the language movement in Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan).
- On February 21, 1952, students in Dhaka protested for the recognition of Bengali (Bangla) as an official language.
- Several students were killed, and their sacrifice led to Bengali becoming an official language of Pakistan in 1956.
- UNESCO recognized this struggle and declared February 21 as International Mother Language Day.
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