Bangladesh celebrated International Mother Language Day with people placing garlands at the Shaheed Minar in Dhaka University campus. Thousands of people had flocked towards the Central Shaheed Minar ahead of midnight when, as is tradition, the first of a sea of floral tributes are laid down at the monument by the president. Dhaka, Bangladesh. 21/02/2010.
Bangladesh celebrated International Mother Language Day by placing garlands at the Shaheed Minar in Dhaka University campus Thousands of people had flocked towards the Central Shaheed Minar ahead of midnight when, as is tradition, the first of a sea of floral tributes are laid down at the monument by the president. Security was tight at the venue for the ceremony. Around 8,000 law-enforcers, including army, BDR, RAB and police, were deployed at the Shaheed Minar, Dhaka University and its surrounding areas. Members of various voluntary forces were assisting them.
In 2000, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) declared 21 February as International Mother Language Day. Bangladesh Betar, Bangladesh Television and private TV channels broadcast live the ceremony from the Central Shaheed Minar. Dhaka on February 21, 2010.



































