Ekushey and our progress
The blood-stained 21st February, now recognized as the International Mother Language Day, is the recognition of all languages and cultures of the universe in order to preserve, celebrate and foster the world heritage, especially those on the verge of extinction due to the assault of the all enveloping western culture, branded as satellite culture.
It is unfortunate for Bangladesh that we didn't finish the construction of the projected International Mother Tongue Institute which can take the lead role to raise awareness among other nations on the significance of preserving the world languages through their plans, programmes and research work.
The government, The Bangla Academy, the writers and other organisations concerned supported by Unesco must work in a body to materialise the goals and objectives formulated in the declaration of the International Mother Language Day with the cooperation of the other nations and strictly implement the proper use of Bengali language in all spheres of our life. The supreme sacrifices of the language martyrs should continue to inspire us as a nation.
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