It was a historic movement that eventually gave Bangla the official recognition the people demanded. Ekushey is, then, a celebration of a diversity of ways of speaking, and should never be used to justify any sort of oppression. In that case, it is important to remember that our country thrives on the diversity of its own languages. Bangla may be the official language, but many linguistic minorities exist in our land, and they should not be ignored or silenced. We owe it to the language martyrs to fix these problems as soon as possible, and truly uphold the spirit of Ekushey by fostering a culture of learning, acceptance, and harmony.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 21, 2018 06:11 UTC