File PhotoDHAKA, Feb 20, 2026 (BSS) - The Martyrs Day and the International Mother Language Day will be observed tomorrow marking the 74th years of the Language Movement. The day will also be observed around the world as the UNESCO recognised the ‘February 21 (Ekushey February)’ as the International Mother Language Day on November 17, 1999. All government and private television channels, Bangladesh Betar and community radio stations will air special Ekushey programmes throughout the day. Bangla Academy will host the Ekushey Book Fair, with participation from Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Public Library Department, Bangladesh National Museum, National Book Centre, National Kabi Kazi Nazrul Institute, Bangladesh Shishu Academy, Islamic Foundation and other publishing organisations. The Department of Public Libraries will hold writing and drawing competitions and discussions on the Language Movement at public libraries at divisional, district and upazila levels.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 20, 2026 05:35 UTC