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Amar Ekushey Amar Ekushey February observed across Bangladesh
Dhaka, February 21: On the occasion of International Mother Language Day (February 21), different socio-cultural organizations and civil society platforms took part in processions-cum-human-chain programmes, street-plays, bicycle-rally and seminars in Dhaka and other Divisional towns in Bangladesh.
While paying homage to the brave-hearts who lost their lives, speakers recalled with horror the role of Pakistan forces to suppress the movement and brutal crackdown on innocent citizens.
In the capital Dhaka, voluntary organization, Media Forum for Human Rights and Environmental Development (MADE), organized a seminar cum discussion meeting at National Press Club to mark the 70 years of language movement.
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Speakers including Chief guest Harun Habib, Secretary General of Sector Commanders Forum and Liberation War-71 Freedom Fighter; Omar Farooq, President BFUJ (Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists) among other intellectuals took part to discuss the importance of Language Day and how Pakistan tried to impose ‘Urdu Only’ policy and continues to harbour similar sinister plans.
The speakers under the title ‘Twenty One to Seventy One’ spoke about conspiracy of Pakistan to destroy the country by destroying its language and its culture.
Seperately, Open Dialogue Bangladesh (OPD) on Monday organized a Street Play titled ‘Roktelekha Bangla Bhasha’ (Bangla language written in blood) in front of National Press Club to pay tribute to the language martyrs.
A team of artists led by Samad Bhuiyan Highlighted the role played by the Pak forces to erase the Bengali culture and subjugate the Intellectuals and Liberals during the period. The artists depicted the Pak Brutalities through drama and role play.
Bharat-Bangladesh Sampriti Sangsad (BBSS) Welfare Association on Monday morning organized a bicycle rally in protest against Pak brutality during Language Movement in 1952.
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Around 160 people took part in the cycle rally led by Taufiq Ahmed Tafsir, President of the organization; Jatiya Swechchha Sebak Party Central leader Emdadul Haque Chalek, Bangladesh Jasdar central leader Mohiuddin Ahmed, eminent journalist Mustafizur Rahman, social activist Hafiz Shambhutak also took part among others.
The rally started from Nikunja (Police Plaza) and travelled upto Pakistan High Commission before ending at Hatirjheel followed by addressing to the gathering.
Speaking at the program, Tawfiq Ahmed Tafsir stated that Pakistan used force to suppress the language movement - Salam, Rafiq, Barkat, Jabbar and Safiul were martyred. He said that the Pak regime never accepted the people of Bangladesh as friends but has always tried to exploit and torture the Bengalis. They added that a conspiracy by some agents of Pakistan is still active to destabilize language and cultural harmony in the country.
They urged the ruling Government to sever all kinds of bilateral relations with Pakistan, the killer of 30 lakh Bangladeshisand demanded justice in the International Court of Justice for the Pakistani massacre.
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In Jessore, Arafath Rahman Basith and Rotary Club Jessore organized a Human Chain rally from Doratana to Shaheed Minar followed by a photo exhibition at Rotary Club. A movie titled ‘Falguni Howya’ was also screened in the evening.
In Satkhira, Bangabandhu Foundation and Samprity Bangladesh organized a Human Chain rally from Pourasoba Chattor to Shaheed Minar followed by a movie screening titled ‘Falguni Howya’ and a candle light vigil.
A signature campaign was organised in Mymensingh to mark the Amar Ekushey.
In Narayanganj, National Workers League organized a Human Chain rally from Pagal Bazaar to Aliganj Shaheed Minar followed by a movie screening titled ‘Falguni Howya’ and a candle light vigil.
