Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu Marks Martyrs' Day and International Mother Language Day

The Martyrs' Day and International Mother Language Day were observed with various programs at the Embassy of Bangladesh located here in Kathmandu. A seminar and cultural program was organized on the embassy premises on Sunday on this occasion. Presentations showcasing the linguistic diversity and cultural heritage of various regions of the world were presented during the program.

The program was attended by ambassadors and diplomats from various countries in Kathmandu, representatives of international organizations, representatives from the SAARC Secretariat, officials from ICIMOD, linguists, educationists, officials from Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the Bangladesh Club, the Nepal-Bangladesh Friendship Association, the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Nepali businesspersons, and members of the Bangladeshi community in Nepal.

During the program, the diplomatic community in Nepal laid wreaths at the Shaheed Minar established on the embassy premises. On this special occasion, messages issued by the President, Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, and State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh were read out by the embassy officials. On this occasion, Bangladesh Ambassador Mohammad Shフィqur Rahman paid tribute to the language martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the respect and preservation of the Bangla language in 1952.

During the program, ambassadors and representatives of various bodies in Nepal praised the leading role played by Bangladesh in celebrating the International Mother Language Day globally and emphasized the importance of multilingual education based on mother tongues and the role of the younger generation. Following the seminar, a multicultural musical presentation was held. Songs were presented in Bangla, Nepali, Newari, and Tamang languages during the program.