Paragraph on The International Mother Language Day-May Day

International Mother Language Day is an important day in the history of Bangladesh. Formerly it was known as 'Language Martyrs' Day', but now it has been recognised internationally as the 'International Mother Language Day' on 17 November 1999 by UNESCO. At present, this day is observed all over the world to show love for the mother tongue. In our country, it is observed as a national mourning (শোক) day. This is the day on which a lot of young Bengalis laid down their lives to uphold the right of their mother language. Salam, Barkat, Rafique, Zabbar, including others, were shot dead in the language movement procession (মিছিল) against the illegal ruling party of Pakistan. Every year, we observe the day with profound solemnity (গভীর ভাব-গাম্ভীর্য) and great respect for the martyrs. Early in the morning, the whole nation comes to the martyrs' monument to pay homage (শ্রদ্ধা জানাতে) and due respect to the departed souls (বিদেহী আত্মা). People of all walks of life come here bare-footed (খালি পায়ে) in procession and offer flowers and wreaths to show honour to the martyrs. The people there keep silent for some minutes in honour and remembrance of the language martyrs. Government and non-government organisations arrange programmes to celebrate the day. Prayer is held in public prayer halls throughout the country for the salvation of the martyrs. This day inspires the people to love their mother language. We should do everything to save the honour of our mother language.