Mother tongue is very important in the sense that the people of a country express their idea, thoughts, feelings and emotions through it. The 21st February is a red letter day in our national life. Every year the whole nation comes to the martyr's monument. On this day in 1952, the brave sons of ' Mother- Bengali' laid down their lives to protect the interest of the mother language. According to a decision of the UNESCO on Nov. 17, 1999, this day is now the International Mother Language Day. This declaration has turned a national celebration to an international event. Now the whole world observe the 21st February as International Mother Language Day. Every year on this day people from all walks come to the martyr's monument and offer their respect. The government, different organizations and institutions arrange programme to celebrate the day. This day possesses a great influence for the whole nation and the whole world. This day will help to raise awareness among the nations of the world about the enduring value of their language.
Only bangali people sacrifice their lives for mother tongue. There is no country who sacrifice their life for mothers tongue. 21st February is our international mother language day.