Jahangirnagar university: Jahangirnagar University observed the Martyrs' Day and the International Mother Language Day by paying tributes to the martyrs of the historic Language Movement of 1952. At 12:01 am on Saturday, marking the first hour of 'Ekushey February', Vice-Chancellor Dr Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan placed floral wreaths at the university's central Shaheed Minar. Speaking after laying the wreaths, the VC remarked on the profound connection between a nation's identity and its mother tongue, highlighting the 1952 language sacrifice as a unique example in world history, emblematic of the global struggle for linguistic rights.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, UNESCO recognized February 21 as the International Mother Language Day in honor of this significant history, which is now observed worldwide. Earlier, the VC hoisted the Martyrs' Day flag at the central Shaheed Minar premises, with Pro-VC (Academic) Dr M Mahfuzur Rahman, Pro-VC (Administration) Dr Sohel Ahmed, and Treasurer Dr M AbdurRab present among others.
Teachers, officials, employees, student leaders, and various organizations including JU Teachers' Association, JU Central Students' Union and Hall students' union, JU Journalists' Association, JU Press Club, and other student bodies also placed wreaths at the Shaheed Minar. The Teachers-Students Centre arranged a cultural program in the evening, and national flags were kept at half-mast at administrative buildings and residential halls to mark the day.
The university authorities also announced a children's drawing competition as part of the observance program.