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International Mother Language Day and Bangladesh Dr Akhter Hussain Dr Akhter Hussain Every year, the International Mother Language Day is observed throughout the world. In fact, the day owes its origin to the Mother Language Movement that led to the sacrifices of lives of many students     on the streets of Dhaka, East Bengal, present day Bangladesh on the 21st of February, 1952. Since then, the day is being observed in Bangladesh in remembrance of the martyrs of the language movement. Here, it needs to be mentioned that later the demands of the people of East Bengal for  recognition of ...

Restrictions on language unfair to identity of a nation Speakers tell event marking Int’l Mother Language Day Diplomatic Correspondent Diplomatic Correspondent International Mother Language Day is a source of inspiration to build multicultural and inclusive societies where people of all races, faiths, languages and cultures will have respect and dignity, said ministers and academics said yesterday. They said oftentimes some languages are imposed on people for political or economic reasons, which, however, is unfair to the very identity of those be...

Holidays and Flag Days to Know in Iceland 2021 What are the Icelandic public holidays and flags days during 2021? Find out important dates such as cultural festivals, and country observances with our full calendar. Don’t miss out on the best of Iceland, whether you’re a local or traveler! Here are the public holidays, bank holidays, flag days, and important dates to know in Iceland 2021.   Sjómannadagurinn 19 June   25 December   What is a flag day in Iceland? Flag days have been decreed as dates on which to the Icelandic national flag. On flag days in Iceland, businesses are not c...

JEDDAH: Jeddah municipality, in partnership with the Oyoun Jeddah Charitable Association (OJCA), has launched an initiative to install 50 Arabic calligraphy murals across the city, including on some of its main flyovers. The initiative, which coincides with the UN’s Arabic Language Day, aims to add an aesthetic touch to the city with Arabic calligraphy paintings and murals, some of which are more than 70 meters long and 3 meters high. The UN General Assembly approved Arabic as an official UN language in 1997. The day is meant to promote the equal use of all six of the UN’s official worki...

Date Time Arabic Language Day 2020: A book for a Goal Since the dawn of time, human beings have endeavoured to improve their reality through wars and peace, negotiations and plans. Their goal has always been a thriving present and a prosperous future. On this arduous path, which has been hampered by a transboundary virus, language has been invaluable: an accurate and sincere reference, and an intellectual and expressive tool. Language reminds, warns, awakens and saves. Language reminds us that our roots are endless, extending into the coming days, seasons and climatic cycles. Today’s idea i...