International Mother Language Day 2021

Photo: Thabit Al Bashar
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Launch of Three New Bangla Fonts in Celebration of International Mother Language Day

The three fonts – Bashundhara 71, Bashundhara 52 and Bashundhara 21 – were inspired by placards, festoons, wall art and banners used in significant Bangladeshi historical moments

DGFP observes Int’l Mother Language Day 2021
Bangladesh

DGFP observes Int’l Mother Language Day 2021

NSU holds virtual discussion on International Mother Language Day
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NSU holds virtual discussion on International Mother Language Day

Alor Pakhi Foundation observes Martyrs’ Day in unique fashion
Bangladesh

Alor Pakhi Foundation observes Martyrs’ Day in unique fashion

Bangladeshi peacekeepers distribute stationery in Sudan
World+Biz

Bangladeshi peacekeepers distribute stationery in Sudan

Hundreds of languages spoken by ethnic minority groups may be under the threat of extinction and require extensive preservation efforts. PHOTO: Reuters.
Amar Ekushey

Anecdote of disappearing mother tongues

Demand for Bangla – the seed of independence
Amar Ekushey

Demand for Bangla – the seed of independence

Photo: Collected.
Amar Ekushey

A few words on the words ‘soon to be forgotten’!

File photo of the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka. Photo: Rehman Asad
Bangladesh

Nation observes International Mother Language Day

Photo: Rehman Asad
Bangladesh

DU to observe Ekushey following hygiene rules