What happened in 21st February?
What happened in 21st February?
This Day in History: February 21 Malcolm X, who articulated concepts of racial pride and black nationalism in the United States, was assassinated this day in 1965 and became an ideological hero after the posthumous release of The Autobiography of Malcolm X.
What happened in Dhaka on 21st February 1952 AD?
The students of the University of Dhaka and other political activists defied the law and organised a protest on 21 February 1952. The movement reached its climax when police killed student demonstrators on that day. The deaths provoked widespread civil unrest.
What happened on 21st February Bangladesh?
In 2000, on an initiative by Bangladesh, the United Nations declared February 21 as the International Mother Language Day, recognising the country’s battle and the sacrifices made for the mother tongue. Bangla is the 6th most spoken language in the world today.
What is the significance of 21st February in Bangladesh?
In Bangladesh, 21 February is the anniversary of the day when the people of Bangladesh (then East Pakistan) fought for recognition for the Bangla language. It is also celebrated in West Bengal, India. Shaheed Minar (Martyr Monument) commemorates the 21 February 1952 Bengali Language Movement demonstration.
How did 21 February became International Mother Language Day?
In 2000, on an initiative by Bangladesh, the United Nations declared February 21 as the International Mother Language Day, recognising the country’s battle and the sacrifices made for the mother tongue.
Why is mother tongue day celebrated?
International Mother Language Day is being observed globally on February 21 (Monday) to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. The idea to celebrate the International Mother Language Day was approved by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization or UNESCO in 1999.
How many people died on 21st February?
The Shaheed Minar (martyr’s monument) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, pays homage to the four demonstrators killed in 1952. There have been three versions of the monument….Other Names and Languages.
| English | International Mother Language Day |
|---|---|
| Arabic | اليوم العالمي للغة الأم |
| German | Internationaler Tag der Muttersprache |
What is the purpose of celebrating mother language day?
Multilingual and multicultural societies exist through their languages which transmit and preserve traditional knowledge and cultures in a sustainable way. International Mother Language Day is observed every year to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.
