Photo : PIDDHAKA, Feb 21, 2026 (BSS) - The Bangladesh High Commission in Islamabad today observed the Great Martyrs' Day and International Mother Language Day with due respect and solemnity, commemorating the supreme sacrifices of the 1952 Language Martyrs. The participants sang in chorus "Amar Bhaiyer Rokte Rangano Ekushey February, Ami Ki Bhulite Pari," recalling the historic sacrifice of the language heroes. Messages issued by the President, the Prime Minister, the Foreign Minister and the State Minister for Foreign Affairs were read out on the occasion. The observance included recitation from the Holy Qur'an, a discussion session, screening of a documentary and a special prayer seeking eternal peace for the departed souls of the Language Martyrs and continued progress and prosperity of the nation. In his concluding remarks, the High Commissioner paid deep tribute to the martyrs of February 21, 1952, who laid down their lives to establish Bangla as the state language.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 21, 2026 16:36 UTC