POBNEWS24, Dhaka, Feb 20, 2023 : Bangladesh Ambassador to the United States Muhammad Imran has urged the Bangladeshi diaspora in the USA to spread country’s rich language, culture and heritage among all.
The envoy termed the great Language Movement as an unforgettable event in Bangladesh’s national life and called upon all to uphold the spirit of the Amar Ekushey.
The Ambassador was speaking as chief guest at a function in Arlington, Virginia on Saturday evening on the occasion of “Mohan Shaheed Dibosh” and the International Mother Language Day, according to a press release received here today.
DC Ekushey Alliance, a platform of various socio-cultural organizations in and around the US capital, organized the event under the supervision of the Dhaka University Alumni Forum Inc (DUAFI).
Bangladesh ambassador paid his deep respect to all language martyrs and Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Describing the background of the language movement, Imran mentioned that the movement taught the Bangalees not to tolerate injustice and inequalities and not to bow down to repressive forces.
“The spirit of immortal 21 February gave us endless inspiration and courage in achieving self-determination, struggle for freedom and the War of Liberation led by Bangabandhu,” he said.
The Bangladesh Ambassador also highlighted the importance of protecting the endangered languages and culture of smaller communities under the threat of extinction.
Arlington County Board Chair Christian Dorse addressed the function as the special guest, while its members also spoke on the occasion.
Dorse referred to Bangladesh’s initiatives for realizing recognition of the 21st February as the International Mother Language Day and mentioned that Bangladeshi people fought for preservation of their own language and culture in 1952 and then presented it as a gift to the rest of the world.
On the occasion, a colorful cultural function was arranged which featured performing of chorus song and group dance, recitation of poems and staging drama by Bangladeshi and foreign artistes.
Later, the Ambassador and the officers of Bangladesh Embassy paid tributes to the language martyrs by placing a floral wreath at the makeshift Shaheed Minar on the dais.
Leaders of all the participating organisations also paid respect to the martyrs with floral tributes at the Shaheed Minar.
