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Fire breaks out at sawmill in Khilgaon
A fire broke out at a sawmill and car garage at Taltala Bazar of Khilgaon in the capital. Eight units of the fire service are working to douse the fire.
Language movement's importance immense in nation's liberation struggle: CA
Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has said importance of the language movement in the history of nation's liberation struggle is immense as through this movement the foundation of a non-communal, democratic, language-based nation and state system was laid.
Jamaat to stage sit-in outside CA's office on Tuesday
Jamaat has called for a sit-in in front of the chief adviser's office on Tuesday (February 25), demanding the immediate and unconditional release of party leader ATM Azharul Islam, who is serving a death sentence for crimes against humanity committed during the Liberation War of 1971.
Foreigners recite poems in mother tongue at Cox’s Bazar Shaheed Minar
Ten foreign nationals have recited poems in their own languages at Shaheed Minar premises in Cox’s Bazar after paying tributes to language martyrs with flowers.
More than 50 leaders, activists of Anti-discrimination Student Movement in Dhamrai resign
At least 50 leaders and activists, including the chief organiser and joint member secretary, have resigned from the newly announced committee of the Anti-discrimination Student Movement in Dhamrai.
Mother Language Day not observed at Bishwa-Bharati's Bangladesh Bhaban
International Mother Language Day was not observed at Bishwa-Bharati's Bangladesh Bhaban this year. Even the evening cultural programme has been canceled.
Malaysia deports 45 Bangladeshis detained at Kuala Lumpur Airport
Malaysia has deported 45 Bangladeshis who were detained at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. They were sent back to Bangladesh on Wednesday (local time).
No Bangladesh-India reunion at Benapole on Mother Language Day this year
There will be no gathering of language enthusiasts from Bangladesh and India at the Benapole border this year to mark International Mother Language Day.
Fire destroys 12 shops in Chandpur's Matlab
A fire broke out at a local market in Matlab Dakshin upazila of Chandpur early Friday, destroying at least 12 shops. Ten people were injured while attempting to extinguish the flames.
Ekushey holds spiritual connection for me, as my mother is language fighter: CJ
Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed said that the fundamental and one of the main inspirations for the post-71 state formation is Ekushey (February 21). He stated that Ekushey is the primary pillar of Bengali identity.
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