Feb 21 observed countrywide
People around the country, educational institutions and social, political and cultural organisations observed the Amar Ekushey, Language Martyr's Day and International Mother Language Day yesterday, with the demand for capital punishment for war criminals.
They offered flowers at Shaheed Minars in memory of the 1952 Language Movement martyrs who, on February 21 that year, gave their lives demanding that Bangla be made one of the state languages of the then Pakistan.
Our Chittagong correspondent reports: Thousands thronged the Chittagong Central Shaheed Minar, barefoot and holding a myriad of flowers for the martyrs.
Teachers and students placed wreaths at Chittagong University's Central Shaheed Minar and attended a discussion at Buddijibi Chattor (intellectuals' square).
The Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology organised a discussion, painting competition, poetry recitation and cultural programmes.
Our Rajshahi correspondent adds: Thousands paid floral tributes at Shaheed Minars of Rajshahi, including Court Shaheed Minar, Rajshahi College Shaheed Minar and Bhubon Mohon Park Shaheed Minar.
Rajshahi Photographic Society organised a three-day photo exhibition, “Developing Bangladeshâ€.
Our RU correspondent adds: Over 200 teachers and students brought out a silent procession, placed wreaths at Central Shaheed Minar on the campus and organised a rally.
Our Sust correspondent reports: Shahjalal University of Science and Technology organised a seminar, “Language movement and Bangla nationalismâ€, after teachers, students and staff placed flowers at the Shaheed Minar on the campus.
The daylong programmes began with hoisting of the national flag before the registrar building, followed by a children's art competition. A cultural programme was also held at Sylhet Shaheed Minar.
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