Language Movement paved the way for independence: PM File photo of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina UNB, Dhaka UNB, Dhaka Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said it is the Language Movement in 1952 that paved the way for achieving independence. "In the history of Bangalees, Language Movement is immensely important. All our achievements came through this movement," she said while conferring the prestigious Ekushey Padak, the second highest civilian award among recipients. The Ministry of Cultural Affairs organised the programme at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium with State Minister for Cultural Affairs KM Khalid in the chair. The Prime Minister joined it virtually from her official residence Gono Bhaban.