Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday paid rich tribute to the martyrs of the Language Movement by placing wreath at the Central Shaheed Minar marking ‘Amar Ekushey’ — the International Mother Language Day and Shaheed Dibosh.
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Amar Ekushey being observed in across Bangladesh
The nation is observing the Amar Ekushey — the Language Martyrs Day (Shaheed Day) and the International Mother Language Day in a befitting manner on Sunday.
IBBL pays tribute to the language movement martyrs
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited paid tribute to the language movement martyrs in observance of ‘Shaheed Dibash’ (Language Martyrs Day) and the International Mother Language Day on 21 February 2021, Sunday by placing a wreath at Central Shaheed Minar.
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Amar Ekushey, the language martyrs’ Day on Sunday
the Language Martyrs Day (Shaheed Day) and the International Mother Language Day will be observed on Sunday, marking the supreme sacrifice of the language heroes.
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Eminent actor ATM Shamsuzzaman passes away
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PM Hasina hands over Ekushey Padak
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Kerry invites Bangladesh to join US climate conference
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JU students continue demo demanding hall reopening
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3 die as truck hits bike in Brahmanbaria
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Shakib to skip Sri Lanka Tests to play in IPL
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Prof Anisuzzaman’s 84th birth anniversary today
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Barishal University students continue protests for 2nd day
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Man crushed under train in Khulna
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Covid-19 in Bangladesh: New cases, fatalities fall slightly
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