Language Martyrs’ Day

Language Martyrs’ Day

People from different walks of life are seen at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka on 21 February 2026. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Nation remembers language heroes

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the Language Movement early today by placing wreaths at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka.

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Sound of the silence: A different OVC from Shwapno paying homage to language martyrs

Illustration: TBS

Ekushey as a tool to preserve the world's languages

Illustration: TBS

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Chattogram Central Shaheed Minar is covered with flowers given by the people who came to pay homage to the great language martyrs in Chattogram. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin.

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Bangladesh High Commission in Brunei observes Language Martyrs’ Day

Bangladesh High Commission in Brunei observes Language Martyrs’ Day

Ekushey was a militant call for democracy, for rule of law

Ekushey was a militant call for democracy, for rule of law

President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina pay homage by placing wreaths at the Central Shahid Minar. Photo: Courtesy

President, PM pay homage to Language Heroes

Photo: Rehman Asad

Nation paying tributes to Language Movement martyrs

Photo: Rehman Asad/TBS

Nation set to pay homage to language martyrs

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan. File Photo

Special security measures for smooth observance of Language Martyrs’ Day: Minister