Language Movement Day

Language Movement Day, observed on February 21 in Bangladesh, commemorates the sacrifices made during the Bengali Language Movement of 1952. The movement was a protest against the Pakistani government's attempt to impose Urdu as the sole state language, disregarding Bengali speakers in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). Students and citizens demonstrated for the recognition of Bengali as an official language, leading to police violence and the deaths of several protesters. The day honors these sacrifices and emphasizes the importance of linguistic and cultural identity, serving as a reminder of the importance of linguistic rights and national unity.