The International Mother Language day is celebrated on February 21 every year since 2000.the main idea behind this is to promote and preserve the native languages and culture.
- It was first declared by UNESCO on 17 November, 1999 to celebrate Feb 21 as International Mother Language day
- It was announced as a result of the resolution was passed by Rafiqul Islam to commemorate 2 persons killed in Dhaka in language movement on Feb 21,1952
- 2008 was celebrated as the International Year of Languages
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