Porikroma Desk : North South University (NSU) celebrated International Mother Languages Day by emphasizing the importance of preserving Bangla language in all aspects of life.
The event, held at the central auditorium of NSU, included a discussion program on ‘Shahid Dibosh and International Mother Languages Day’ featuring renowned speakers such as former Minister of Culture Asaduzzaman Noor, M.P., Ms. Yasmin Kamal, Member of NSU Board of Trustees, and Pro Vice-Chancellor of NSU Professor Dr. M. Ismail Hossein.
Chaired by NSU Vice Chancellor Professor Atiqul Islam, the event highlighted the significance of the 1952 language movement in establishing the sense of belonging across the country.
Asaduzzaman Noor stressed the importance of parents and senior citizens to inspire young generations and students to learn and respect their mother language and other languages to become more efficient in the competitive global market. He recited a beautiful poem on Ekushey February as well.
Professor Atiqul Islam said that all students respect the Bangla language in their lives. Ms. Yasmin Kamal urged students to practice the true message of the language movement, and Professor Dr. M. Ismail Hossain emphasized the power of language by saying, “Language is a powerful medium through which we think, research, foster friendship, nurture and express culture, and it is because of this language that we succeed in our work.”
A stunning cultural program by NSU Shangskritik Shangathan and NSU Cine and Drama clubs enthralled the audience.
The event concluded with a unanimous call to uphold the spirit of Bangla language in all spheres of people’s lives to pay homage to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the language movement in 1952.
The celebration of International Mother Languages Day at NSU emphasized the need to preserve the Bangla language and establish a sense of belonging across the country, promoting the true spirit of the 1952 language movement.
