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International Mother Language Day
A Living Consciousness
"February 21 is not merely a historical date; it represents a struggle and a legacy of sacrifice for human dignity."
In 1952, the streets of Dhaka ran red with the blood of martyrs like Salam, Barkat, and Rafiq. This sacrifice did more than save a language; it birthed a democratic spirit that echoes globally today.
1952
The Seed Planted
1999
Global Recognition
6,000+
Global Languages
The Seed of Democracy
The Language Movement wasn't just about Bangla—it was the first organized resistance against political injustice and cultural domination.
1952: Language Movement
The foundational struggle for linguistic recognition. Students gave their lives to secure the dignity of their mother tongue.
1969: Mass Uprising
The consciousness of Ekushey fueled a widespread revolt against autocracy, proving the movement's political power.
1971: Independence
The final culmination of the linguistic struggle. The birth of Bangladesh as a sovereign, inclusive nation.
Ekushey Belongs to the World
In an era of globalization, minority languages face constant threats. UNESCO's recognition of International Mother Language Day acts as a global shield for fading identities.
43% Endangered
Of the world's 6,000 languages are at risk of extinction.
Visualization of Global Language Vulnerability (UNESCO Statistics)
Enduring Principles
Identity
Language is inseparable from human identity. To suppress a language is to undermine a people’s very existence.
Human Rights
Linguistic rights are fundamental. Speaking one's mother tongue is a matter of dignity, not a privilege.
Justice
A stable and just state depends upon linguistic equality and inclusive governance for all its citizens.
Rights, Justice & Social Action
Education Rights
Every child has the fundamental right to receive education in their mother tongue.
Minority Protection
States carry a moral and legal responsibility to safeguard linguistic minorities.
Democratic Foundations
Freedom of language and expression are essential conditions for a functioning democracy.
Call to the New Generation
"The spirit of Ekushey lives in principled action."
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