2024-02-22 03:34:10
Multilingual and cultural persons including the minister of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) government praised the leadership of Bangladesh for highlighting the importance of mother tongue at the international level. This initiative will be helpful in gaining recognition of the language, self-identity and own culture of all nations.
In a press release of the Bangladesh High Commission in Canberra, Martyrs’ Day and International Mother Language Day were celebrated today in Canberra, Australia, with the participation of people of many languages and cultures. At that time, Bangladesh High Commissioner Allama Siddiqui said that the languages of the world’s minorities are now at risk. About two thousand languages have become extinct in the last two centuries. Every word in any language carries deep meaning. Language is the medium to preserve the culture, aspirations and glorious past of every nation. When any language is lost, many important aspects of society are lost, including people’s past memories, history of struggles and new technologies invented.
The High Commissioner of Bangladesh emphasized on creating awareness about the preservation of every language in the world.
At that time, he recalled the fearless leadership of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman for a long time from the language movement to the achievement of Bangladesh’s independence.
In the capital Canberra, along with Prabhat Feri, Bangladesh High Commission participated in this event. Diplomatic including Siso Pramano, representatives of various government departments of Australia, representatives of various language-speakers, expatriates and immigrants living in Australia and officials/employees of Bangladesh High Commission and their family members.
Participants paid tribute to language martyrs by placing flowers at the temporary Shaheed Minar. At this time, a minute of silence was observed in memory of language martyrs. In addition, the ACT Government’s Environment Minister, Shadow Minister and the Indonesian Ambassador to Australia gave brief speeches.
High Commissioner M Allama Siddiqui hoisted the national flag at half-mast in the High Commission premises at 8 am. At this time, the message given by the President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Bangladesh was read on the occasion of the day. In the evening, a discussion meeting on Great Martyrs’ Day and International Mother Language Day was held at the Bangladesh High Commission with the participation of more than 150 Australian expatriates and Bangladeshi immigrants. At this time, Bangladeshi expatriates in Australia along with the High Commissioner participated. At the end of the discussion, a cultural program was held in memory of the language martyrs and the participation of local Bangladeshi artists to keep Bangladesh alive. Apart from this, prayers and prayers are offered for the martyrs in the language according to their religious beliefs and customs and asking for the forgiveness of their souls.