Language is more than words—it is identity, culture, and the heartbeat of a people. On this day in 1952, fearless Bengali youths stood against oppression, spilling their blood to defend the right to speak their mother tongue. Their defiance in the face of injustice forced history to listen, securing the recognition of Bangla and inspiring a global movement for linguistic rights.
International Mother Language Day is more than a date on the calendar—it is a call to honor every language, every dialect, and every voice that shapes the world’s rich tapestry of cultures. In an era of globalisation, it reminds us that no language should fade into silence.
As we bow our heads in tribute to the martyrs of the Language Movement, we also raise our voices in a renewed pledge: to protect linguistic diversity, to cherish our cultural roots, and to ensure that no tongue is ever deemed lesser.
