RANGPUR, Feb 19, 2026 (BSS) - The district administrations and other institutions have chalked out elaborate programmes to observe the "Shaheed Dibash and International Mother Language Day-2026'' to pay rich tribute to the Language Movement Martyrs in Rangpur division on Saturday. According to official sources, the district administrations, other departments, institutions and organisations have completed necessary preparations to observe the day in a befitting manner in all eight districts of the division. In Rangpur city, the observance will begin with placing of wreaths at the Central Shaheed Minar in the city at one minute past Friday midnight to pay due respect to Language Movement Martyrs. Besides, competitions on drawing, recitation and essay writing for children were arranged tomorrow (February 20) highlighting the importance of the language movement at the District Shishu Academy premises. The local dailies, and other newspapers will publish special supplements and Rangpur Betar air special programmes highlighting the significance of the day.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 19, 2026 19:17 UTC