International Mother Language Day observed at JU

Jahangirnagar University (JU) observed Shaheed Day and International Mother Language Day with due respect and solemnity on Saturday.

‎JU Vice-Chancellor Prof Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan, in the first hours of the day, paid tribute to the language martyrs by placing wreaths at the university’s Central Shaheed Minar.

‎Addressing the gathering, Vice-Chancellor Prof Kamrul Ahsan said that a nation’s identity is fundamentally rooted in its mother tongue, and the sacrifice made for the Bengali language remains a unique example in world history.

‎"This sacrifice is not only for Bangladesh but has become a symbol of the global struggle to protect the rights of mother languages,” he said.

‎He further emphasised the importance of practising knowledge and research in the mother tongue to build a nation enriched in science and scholarship.

‎"Education and research in the mother language facilitate better comprehension among students, foster creativity and connect knowledge production with the wider community," he added.

‎Following the Vice-Chancellor, various organisations, including the Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (JUCSU), Teachers’ Association, University Women’s Club, Zia Teachers’ Council, JU Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, JU Journalists’ Association, Press Club, and Officers’ Association, placed wreaths at the Shaheed Minar.

‎‎Following the tribute ceremony, Abdur Rashid Jitu, JUCSU Vice-President, said, “On behalf of the Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union, we remember the language martyrs with deep respect on 21 February. We pledge to uphold the dignity of Bangla, practise pure Bengali and maintain respect for all regional languages.”

‎JU Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) Prof Mohammad Mahfuzur Rahman, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Prof Md Sohel Ahmed, Treasurer Prof Md Abdur Rob, deans of different faculties, the Registrar, teachers, officers and employees of the university.