President pays tribute to language martyrs

President Md. Shahabuddin paid rich tribute to the nation by placing flowers to the martyrs of the historic Language Movement, marking Amar Ekushey and International Mother Language Day at the National Shaheed Minar.

The Head of State placed a wreath at the Central Shaheed Minar at 12:02 in the first hour of Friday (February 21).

He proceeded to the altar of the Central Shaheed Minar at a slow pace while the historic immortal song on Amar Ekushey "Amar Bhaiyer Rokte Rangano Ekushey February . . . Ami Ki Bhulitey Pari?" was being played.

President stood in solemn silence for some time as a mark of profound respect to the memories of the language heroes. He left the Shaheed Minar at 12:03.

Earlier, at 11:59 pm, President Md. Shahabuddin entered the Shaheed Minar. At that time, the President was welcomed by Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Niaz Ahmed Khan and Proctor Associate Professor Saifuddin Ahmed.

Afterwards, the chief advisor of the interim government, members of the advisory council, ambassadors from various countries, and Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed paid their respects.

Besides, the Chief Election Commissioner, the chiefs of the three services, and the Vice Chancellor of Dhaka University paid tribute to the martyrs by placing flowers at the Shaheed Minar.

Later, leaders and activists of language soldiers, various political parties, educational institutions, social and cultural organizations placed wreaths at the Shaheed Minar and paid their respects.

After that, Shaheed Minar was opened to the public when hundreds of people from all walks of life walked barefoot with flowers in their hands and humming "Amar Bhaiyer Rokte Rangano Ekushey February" to recall the supreme sacrifice of the language heroes on this day in 1952.

Earlier, people from different walks of life waited at the Palashi border to pay their respects at the Central Shaheed Minar in the early hours of International Mother Language Day from 11 pm.

On the occasion of Ekushey February, the streets and walls of the central Shaheed Minar and Dhaka University area have been decorated with colorful decorations. Fine arts students have worked day and night to depict various languages ​​of protest with paint and ink. The altar of Shaheed Minar, the black streets, and the walls are bursting with colorful lights.