Jahangirnagar University observed Martyrs’ Day and International Mother Language Day by paying tribute to the martyrs of the historic 1952 Language Movement.
At 12:01am on Saturday, marking the first hour of Ekushey February, Vice-Chancellor Dr Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan laid floral wreaths at the university’s central Shaheed Minar.
Speaking after the ceremony, the VC said that a nation’s identity is deeply rooted in its mother tongue, and the sacrifice for language in 1952 remains a unique example in world history, symbolising the struggle for linguistic rights across the globe.
He added that UNESCO recognised 21 February as International Mother Language Day in honour of this history, which is now observed worldwide.
Earlier, the VC hoisted the Martyrs’ Day flag at the central Shaheed Minar premises, with Pro-VC (Academic) Dr M Mahfuzur Rahman, Pro-VC (Administration) Dr Sohel Ahmed, and Treasurer Dr M Abdur Rab among those present.
Teachers, officials, employees, student leaders, and various organisations, including the JU Teachers’ Association, JU Central Students’ Union and hall students’ unions, JU Journalists’ Association, JU Press Club, and other student bodies, also laid wreaths at the Shaheed Minar.
The Teachers-Students Centre organised a cultural programme in the evening, while national flags were flown at half-mast at administrative buildings and residential halls to mark the day.
The university authorities also announced a children’s drawing competition as part of the observance programme.
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