The landmark event not only united the nation to speak up against oppression but paved a new direction for what ultimately led to our independence.

Paying respect to the martyrs, many Bangladeshi citizens have penned their emotions on social media today. One of whom is noted actress Jaya Ahsan.

International Mother Language Day is definitely a misnomer for February 21, because the then Pakistani authorities did not deny our right to speak our so-called mother language.

The United Nations country office congratulates Bangladesh on International Mother Language Day