With great enthusiasm and due respect, Daffodil International University (DIU) observed 21^st February the ‘Martyrs Day’ and ‘International Mother Language Day’ today on February 21, 2025 paying tribute to the martyrs of the language movement. Prof. Dr. M Shamsul Alam, Dean, Faculty of Engineering of Daffodil International University stand in solemn silence after placing wreaths at the Shaheed Miniar of the university to show respect to the memories of language heroes. Prof. Dr. Shaikh Md. Allayear along with a large number of officials and students accompanied him.

Another team lead by Professor Dr. Syed Mizanur Rahman, Director of External Affairs along with a group of students gathered to Central Shahid Minar at Dhaka University and placed floral wreaths at the Central Shahid Minar premises at Mid Night to pay homage to the martyrs of Language Movement who sacrificed their lives for the recognition of Bangla as one of the state languages of erstwhile Pakistan in 1952.  

Beside this, to mark the day all the clubs of Daffodil International University jointly chalked out elaborate programs titled “Chetonai Ekush” including Discussion, Rally, Recitation, Art Competition, Cultural Program and dance drama based on language movement.

Speakers advised the students to be more careful about proper spelling, pronunciation and application of Bengali language in all aspects of life and uphold the dignity of mother tongue building a strong base of Bengali language in the core of heart. They also stressed, there is none but, Banglalees have created an example in the world sacrificing their lives for their beloved mother language and based on their sacrifice international community has declared 21^st February as International Mother Language Day which is a great pride for us as a nation and now 21^st February is being observed all over the members countries of United Nations. So we have to play the vital role and show great respect to Mother Language which would be the role model for other nations.