President, PM Pay Homage to Language Movement Martyrs

President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have paid their tributes to the martyrs of the historic Language Movement on the occasion of Amar Ekushey and the International Mother Language Day, reports BSS. 

Major General SM Salahuddin Islam, military secretary of the president paid homage on behalf of the supreme of the state by placing wreaths at the Central Shaheed Minar at one minute past midnight tonight.

On behalf of the prime minister, her Military Secretary Major General Naquib Ahmed Chowdhury paid the homage by placing wreaths at the Central Shaheed Minar at one minute past midnight on Monday.

Representatives of President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina proceeded to the altar of the Central Shaheed Minar together with slow pace while playing the immortal song on Amar Ekushey--"Amar Bhaiyer Rakte Rangano Ekushey February". 

The President's military secretary was the first to lay the wreath at the Central Shaheed Minar. Just after the President, the Prime Minister's military secretary placed the wreath there.

They stood in solemn silence for some time as a mark of profound respect to the memories of the Language heroes.

Like some other national events, this year's programme is being observed on a limited scale due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Like other events, one of the important days of the nation is being observed following the Covid-19 restrictions.

The presence in the Central Shaheed Minar was also very thin and restricted.

Following the health rule, including wearing masks and maintaining social distancing, everyone paid rich tribute to the language martyrs.

The day will also be observed around the world as International Mother Language Day as Unesco recognized February 21 as the International Mother Language Day on November 17, 1999.