Language Martyrs’ Day 2024 in Bangladesh

Language Martyrs’ Day 2024 in Bangladesh happens to be one of the most important days for the country. February 21st has been celebrated as Language Martyr’s Day in Bangladesh every year.

The day is also known by various names such as Shaheed Day, ’Ekushe’ (21st), Language Movement Day, Martyrs’ Day and ’Shôhid Dibôs’ in Bengali, this day commemorates those who lost their lives in the struggle for the Bengali language in 1952.

2024 में Language Martyrs’ Day कब है?

21

फरवरी, 2024

(बुधवार)

Is Language Martyrs’ Day a Public Holiday in Bangladesh?

Language Martyrs’ Day is a public holiday for the general population according to Holidays 2024. This means, offices, colleges, schools, universities, and several other academic institutions remain closed on this day.

Language Martyrs’ Day History

In 1947, India was divided into two nations by the Britishers and it so happened the western-based government had also proposed to introduce Urdu as the only state language, which would exclusively be used in schools and in the media. This particular move caused unrest and because of which many protests also erupted in East Pakistan.

Earlier in the year 1952, the protests had intensified and the government had to ultimately lay down curfew (Section 144).

On February 21st in the year 1952, students began gathering at the University of Dhaka and started revolting. The police arrested several protestors and also brought section 144 into action. This enraged the crowd further and when the students made an effort to enter the main building of the East Bengal Legislative Assembly, the police made open fire and shot dead several protestors.

So, the Language Martyrs’ Day in Bangladesh is celebrated in honour of those fallen souls who made a grave contribution to the culture and identity of the country.

Language Martyrs’ Day Observances

साल सप्ताह के दिन दिनांक नाम छुट्टी का प्रकार
2019 गुरु 21 फरवरी Language Martyrs’ Day सार्वजनिक अवकाश
2020 शुक्र 21 फरवरी Language Martyrs’ Day सार्वजनिक अवकाश
2021 रवि 21 फरवरी Language Martyrs’ Day सार्वजनिक अवकाश
2022 सोम 21 फरवरी Language Martyrs’ Day सार्वजनिक अवकाश
2023 मंगल 21 फरवरी Language Martyrs’ Day सार्वजनिक अवकाश
2024 बुध 21 फरवरी Language Martyrs’ Day सार्वजनिक अवकाश
2025 शुक्र 21 फरवरी Language Martyrs’ Day सार्वजनिक अवकाश
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त्वरित तथ्य

इस वर्ष: बुध, 21 फरवरी 2024
अगले वर्ष: शुक्र, 21 फरवरी 2025
अंतिम वर्ष: मंगल, 21 फरवरी 2023
प्रकार: Public Holiday