Messages of President Md Abdul Hamid, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali, and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam were also read out. A documentary on the history of the Language Movement and International Mother Language Day was screened. He shed light on the significance of the day, Feb 21, which ultimately ushered the independence of Bangladesh, in the life of Bengali people. Mentioning the culture and heritage of a nation are deeply rooted in its mother tongue, he underscored the importance of language for the progress and prosperity of any nation. Leaders, including their adviser Subash Ghosh and All European Awami League’s Organising Secretary Dr Bidduth Barua also spoke at the discussion.

Source: bd News24 February 22, 2018 16:41 UTC