People from all walks of life paid floral tribute to the Language Martyrs at the Central Shaheed Minar today. The country observes 'Shaheed Dibash' (Martyrs Day) and International Mother Language Day with solemnity, honoring the memory of the martyrs of the 1952 Language Movement. Mourners, many dressed in the traditional white and black attire of Ekushey February, offered flowers at the Shaheed Minar altar, lining up barefoot in respect. Security was significantly tightened around the Shaheed Minar for the occasion. This marked the first formal participation of Jamaat at the central Shaheed Minar ceremony.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 21, 2026 09:44 UTC