People gathered at the Shaheed Minar on Dhaka University campus to pay tribute to the heroes who sacrificed their lives on February 21, 1952 to establish Bangalis’ right to speak in their mother tongue – Bangla. The day was observed around the world as International Mother Language Day as well. The Shaheed Minar and its surrounding area were decorated with festoons and banners. But neglecting Bangla, their mother language, is not unacceptable.”Foreign nationals living in Bangladesh were equally enthusiastic in showing their respect. We salute the language martyrs,” said Thomas, a Nigerian who is a student of a private university in Dhaka.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 21, 2017 20:48 UTC