With great enthusiasm and due respect, Daffodil International University (DIU) observed the Great 21st February ‘ShahidDibash’ and ‘International Mother Language Day’ (21st February 2021) and paid tribute to the martyrs of the language movement.
Early in the morning the students, teachers and officers of the university brought out a mourn rally from Younus Khan Scholars Garden and Rawshan Ara Scholars Garden lead by Professor Dr. M. Lutfar Rahman, Vice Chancellor and Prof. Dr. M Shamsul Alam, Dean, Engineering Faculty and gathered at university Central ShahidMinar and paid tribute to the martyrs of historic Language movement who sacrificed their lives for the recognition of Bangla as one of the state language of erstwhile Pakistan in 1952.
Another team led by Prof. Dr. Md. Masum Iqbal, Dean, Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship, Syed Mizanur Rahman, Director of Student Affairs and Md. Anowar Habib Kazal, Senior Assistant Director (Public Relations) paid tribute to the martyrs of historic Language movement who sacrificed their lives for the recognition of Bangla placing floral wreath at Central ShahidMinar at Shahabagh.
Beside this, to mark the day a discussion session titled “Ekush Amar Ahankar” based on language movement on Online platform was organized where Post and Telecommunication Minister MustafaJabbar was present as the chief guest. Presided over by Professor Dr. S M Mahabub-UlHaqueMajumder, the program was moderated by Syed MizanurRahamanRaju, Director of Student Affairs. The session was also addressed by Amit Chakrabartty and LabonnoAkterMeem two students of the university. Daffodil International University Sports Club also organized” International Mother Language Day Foot Ball and Volley ball Tournament where Professor Dr. M. Lutfar Rahman, Vice Chancellorwas present as the chief guest and distributed prizes among the winners.
While addressing the programs Post and Telecommunication Minister Mustafa Jabbar urged the students to be more careful about proper spelling, pronunciation and application of Bengali language in all aspects of life and uphold the dignity of mother tongue building a strong base of Bengali language in the core of heart. He also stressed, there is none but, Banglalees have created an iconic example in the world sacrificing their lives for their beloved mother language and based on their sacrifice international community has declared 21st February as International Mother Language Day which is a great pride for us as a nation and now 21st February is being observed all over the members countries of United Nations. So we have to play the vital role and show great respect to Mother Language which would be the role model for other nations.
