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Multilingual education – a pillar of learning and intergenerational learning

Multilingual and multicultural societies thrive through the preservation of their languages, which serve as conduits for traditional knowledge and cultural heritage. However, linguistic diversity faces increasing threats as more languages vanish. Currently, 40% of the global population lacks access to education in their native language, a figure that exceeds 90% in certain regions. Research underscores the benefits of using learners' native languages in education, fostering better learning outcomes, self-esteem, and critical thinking skills. This approach also supports intergenerational learning and cultural preservation.

International Mother Language Day , first proclaimed by UNESCO and later adopted by the UN General Assembly, underscores the role of languages in promoting inclusion and achieving Sustainable Development Goals . Multilingual education policies, highlighted in the 2024 theme “ Multilingual education – a pillar of learning and intergenerational learning ”, are crucial for inclusive education and the preservation of indigenous languages. By starting education in the learner's mother tongue and gradually introducing other languages, barriers between home and school are bridged, facilitating effective learning.

Multilingual education not only promotes inclusive societies but also aids in preserving non-dominant, minority, and indigenous languages. It is a cornerstone for achieving equitable access to education and lifelong learning opportunities for all individuals.

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Safeguarding Linguistic Diversity

Languages, with their complex implications for identity, communication, social integration, education and development, are of strategic importance for people and planet. Yet, due to globalization processes, they are increasingly under threat, or disappearing altogether. When languages fade, so does the world's rich tapestry of cultural diversity. Opportunities, traditions, memory, unique modes of thinking and expression — valuable resources for ensuring a better future — are also lost.

Every two weeks a language disappears taking with it an entire cultural and intellectual heritage. At least 45% of the estimated 7000 languages spoken in the world are  endangered . Only a few hundred languages have genuinely been given a place in education systems and the public domain, and less than a hundred are used in the digital world.

Multilingual and multicultural societies exist through their languages, which transmit and preserve traditional knowledge and cultures in a sustainable way.

International Mother Language Day is observed every year to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and  multilingualism .

International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO ) in November 1999. The idea to celebrate International Mother Language Day was the initiative of Bangladesh. The UN General Assembly welcomed the proclamation of the day in its resolution  of 2002.

On 16 May 2007 the United Nations General Assembly in its resolution  A/RES/61/266  called upon Member States "to promote the preservation and protection of all languages used by peoples of the world". By the same resolution, the General Assembly proclaimed 2008 as the  International Year of Languages , to promote unity in diversity and international understanding, through multilingualism and multiculturalism and named the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization to serve as the lead agency for the Year.

Today there is growing awareness that languages play a vital role in development, in ensuring cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue, but also in strengthening co-operation and attaining quality education for all, in building inclusive knowledge societies and preserving cultural heritage, and in mobilizing political will for applying the benefits of science and technology to sustainable development.

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The International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022-2032)  aims to ensure indigenous peoples’ right to preserve, revitalize and promote their languages. It offers an opportunity to collaborate in the areas of policy development and stimulate a global dialogue and to take necessary measures for the usage, preservation, revitalization and promotion of indigenous languages around the world.

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International Mother Language Day

There are about 6,500 languages in the world, but did you know that a language disappears and dies every two weeks? International Mother Language Day, on 21 February, is a day to celebrate and protect all the languages of the world.

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A language is much more than just a way of communicating. Language, and particularly our mother tongue, is an important part of our culture. Some people even think that our language can change how we see the world.

A special day

In 1999, a special day to promote mother languages was created: International Mother Language Day. The day was also intended to raise awareness of just how many languages we have on this planet (around 6,500) and to protect them. The idea for this special day came from the country of Bangladesh, and 21 February is also the day when Bangladeshis mark the day that the Bangla language was officially accepted. Bangladeshis celebrate both days by holding literary competitions and singing songs.

Different themes each year

Every year, UNESCO chooses a different theme and holds different events at its headquarters in Paris, France. For example, in 2005, there was a focus on Braille and sign languages, and in 2017, a focus on how multilingual education could help the world to have a better future.

Other countries have also set up special projects to mark this day. For example, in 2014, the Indian government released digital learning materials for schools and colleges in the 22 most widely spoken Indian languages. It is estimated that there are around 750 languages or dialects in India, and, sadly, that around 250 more languages have been lost in the last 50 years.

The importance of the mother tongue in education

The Director General of UNESCO, Audrey Azouley, pointed out in a recent speech on International Mother Language Day that mother languages 'shape millions of developing young minds'. She believes that children learn best in their mother tongue, and that it is important that children should have this opportunity. Around the world, 40 per cent of the population does not have access to education in a language they can understand or speak. Using certain languages can make it easier, or much harder, to do well in life.

Language goes to the heart

Nelson Mandela once said, 'If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.' At least 43 per cent of all languages are endangered, and fewer than 100 of the world's languages are used in the digital world. Most internet communication is in one of the following languages: English, Chinese Mandarin, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, Indonesian, Malayan, Japanese, Russian and German. But everyone has the right to use their own mother language, and to keep the memories, traditions and ways of thinking that their language represents. And this is what International Mother Language Day is all about.

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Essay on international mother language day.

A language is much more than a means of communication. Language, particularly our mother tongue, is an essential component of our culture. Some people believe that our language has the power to alter our perceptions of the world. There are around 6,500 languages in the world, but did you know that a language dies and disappears every two weeks? International Mother Language Day, celebrated on February 21st, is a day to celebrate and defend all of the world’s languages. It has been decided that the theme of the International Mother Language Day in 2022 will be “ Using technology for multilingual learning: Challenges and opportunities. ” It focuses on the potential role of technology in advancing multilingual education and assisting in the establishment of high-quality teaching and learning opportunities for all students and teachers.

This is such a unique day and it has a unique story in the back too. Bangladesh is the only nation that sacrifices lives and gave blood for the language.  In 1952 Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan. And Pakistani rulers wanted to make Urdu the official language of the country. And they declared it. But the students of Dhaka University didn’t accept that. They protested against the government and lots of students and general people died there. Shahid Minar is a monument that has been created to pay respect for them.

Every year on February 21st, UNESCO observes International Mother Language Day to promote and spread mother languages and a greater awareness of linguistic and cultural traditions around the world, as well as to encourage solidarity based on understanding, tolerance, and discussion. The MHRD is commemorating it as Matribhasha Diwas throughout India with the goal of sensitising people to the need for greater use of mother tongues and other Indian languages for the nation’s development and progress, imparting communicative skills and proficiency in mother tongue, particularly among English medium students, giving a boost to “Knowledge Creation” in mother tongues, encouraging translation from other languages to mother tongues, and encouraging translation from mother tongues to other languages. All schools, colleges, universities, and language-related institutions under both the Central and State Governments have been asked to commemorate this by holding seminars, workshops, and special lectures, as well as various competitions for students, on the importance of mother tongues, India’s vast and diverse language heritage, and ways and means to preserve and support all mother tongues in India. New forms of competitions such as GK competitions on Indian language heritage, translation from other languages to mother tongues, speech competitions in mother tongues on modern issues, exhibitions on Indian mother tongues, and so on would be some of the celebration’s distinguishing aspects.

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India was never a country that spoke only one language. Not only is the country multilingual, but every area and city is as well. Since time immemorial, all languages have not only coexisted but also supplemented and enriched one another. As a result, the culture of this land is inclusive. During Matribhasha Diwas celebrations, people are encouraged not only to use one’s mother tongue more frequently, but also to learn other people’s mother tongues, in order to develop this sense of oneness or nearness. Schools and colleges are encouraged to engage in year-long activities that promote greater use of one’s own mother tongue and faster learning of other people’s mother tongues, as well as creating a welcoming environment and recognising and nurturing Indian mother tongues. Language festivals are also being staged for the first time in various locations.

According to the 2001 Census, India has 22 Scheduled languages, 100 non-scheduled languages spoken by more than ten thousand people each, 1635 rationalised mother tongues (including foreign languages), and 1957  other mother tongues that need to be studied, safeguarded, and promoted. Honourable Human Resource Development Minister Shrimati Zubin Irani released 1008 books in 22 languages for children produced by the Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore, launched an online course on Classical Tamil developed by the Central Institute of Classical Tamil, Chennai, and published 5 volumes of Sanskrit translation of Kalki’s legendary Tamil work “Ponniyin Selvan” today at the Matribhasha Diwas in Ethiraj College for Women in Chennai.

According to Nelson Mandela, “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.” At least 43% of all languages are endangered, and just about 100 are used in the digital world. The majority of online communication is conducted in one of the following languages: English, Chinese Mandarin, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, Indonesian, Malayan, Japanese, Russian, or German. Everyone, however, has the right to use their mother tongue and to preserve the memories, traditions, and ways of thinking that their mother tongue represents. That is the purpose of International Mother Language Day.

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The History Behind International Mother Language Day

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February 21 has been International Mother Language Day since the United Nations declared it in 2000. The UN International Mother Language Day website says that the theme for 2017’s International Mother Language Day is:

To foster sustainable development, learners must have access to education in their mother tongue and in other languages. It is through the mastery of the first language or mother tongue that the basic skills of reading, writing and numeracy are acquired. Local languages, especially minority and indigenous, transmit cultures, values and traditional knowledge, thus playing an important role in promoting sustainable futures.

However, many people don’t know the history or the significance behind February 21 being the UN’s decision. After the partition in 1905, Bangladesh became known as East Bengal, but upon the creation of the state of Pakistan, it was known as East Pakistan.

In 1948, the Language Movement began in Bangladesh. As Pakistani leaders were trying to decide what the official language of Pakistan would be, they excluded Bengali intellectuals and students from the conversation. Dhirendranath Dutta proposed that Bangla should be considered as one of the languages spoken at the Constituent Assembly in Karachi, Pakistan, which stated that the only languages that were allowed to be spoken were English and Urdu. Dutta’s proposal was struck down, and Bengalis were angered by this motion, which began the Language Movement.

In 1952, the Language Movement was moving quickly; the two main leaders were killed in 1948 and 1951. There was a strike on January 30, 1952, and the day after, there was a Language Action Committee meeting, where it was suggested that Bangla be written in the Arabic script, rather than the Eastern Nagari script. This angered the Bengalis further, and “As preparations for demonstrations were underway, the government imposed Section 144 in the city of Dhaka, banning all assemblies and demonstrations”.

On February 21, 1952, students of Dhaka University, Jaggonath College, and Dhaka Medical College decided to violate Section 144. The students (and some university professors) assembled, and shouted slogans. As they marched, the police, who were armed, began beating the students with batons. The students began throwing bricks at the police, who began throwing tear gas at the students. Almost immediately after, the police began firing at the crowds of students, killing three students, and severely injuring another student and a nine year old boy.

Even after these protests, the chief minister of the East Pakistan “continued to oppose the demand for Bangla”, and on February 22, there were more protests, and even more deaths.

The Bengali Language Movement would continue until February 1956, when there was an amendment to include Bangla as one of the official languages of Pakistan. The Shahid Minar memorial was erected in 1963 to remember the martyrs who died during the February 21 protests.

In 2000, the UN declared February 21 International Mother Language Day to honor the martyrs who died for the Language Movement, and, primarily, “to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism”.

Happy International Mother Language Day!

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Introduction: 21ª February is absurd as International Mother Language Day. It is a red-letter day in our national history. This great occasion reminds us of those heroic saws of the sail who sacrificed their lives for the establishment of our mother tongue “Bangla” as the state language. After recognition by UNESCO in November 1999, our Language Day is observed globally as International Mother Language Day.

Thus a national event in Bangladesh has turned into an international one.

Historical background: The day of 21 st February has a historical background. After the independence of Pakistan, Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the ruling authority of West Pakistan declared that only Urdu shall be the state language of Pakistan in 1948. He also tried to impose it on the Bangla-speaking majority people. All classes of people of erstwhile East Pakistan raise a strong protest against this declaration: The people took to the street chanting slogans and the struggle took a very serious turn. The ruling class became furious and imposes section 144 all over the country and banned all meetings and processions. But on the 21 st February 1952, the students and the public defined section 144 and bought out a procession from the Dhaka University campus. The brutal police charged fire on the procession continually. As a result, many brave sons of the soil like Salam, Barkat, Rafiq, Jabbar, Safiq met martyrdom. But Bangalees did not step back. Rather the movement became so strong then the ruling class was forced to recognize Bangla as one of the state languages of them Pakistan.

International Observance of the day: On 17 November 1999, UNESCO, a specialized organization of United Nations (UN) recognized our language movement and sacrifices of the Martyrs They declared that UNESCO would observe the day internationally. Since 2000, International Mother Language Day is being observed all over the world. The recognition by UNESCO and the observance of the day by the international community has increased our national glory and uplifted the sacrifices of our language martyrs. Through UNESCO recognition, our language day has got international status. On the occasion of the first International Mother Language Day, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said, “This day will help to raise awareness among the nations of the world about the enduring value of their mother languages.”

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How to observe/Activities of the day: On this day, at dawn people wearing black badges on their shoulders go to the “Shaheed Minar” barefooted with flowers to pay homage to the martyrs. They sing the mournful song “Amar vaiyer rokte rangano….” It has a great image and tradition in the country. This is a national holiday. We observe this day with due honor and dignity. On the occasion of this day social, political, and cultural organizations arrange different cultural functions. Newspapers bring out special supplements while radio and satellite television Channels air special programs. This day is a source of inspiration for us. We are proud of the day.

Importance of the day: The importance of 21 st February and its observance lies elsewhere, It is sows the seed of our liberation war. And importantly, the language movement teaches us that we have been raised for achieving our rights, to establish our place of honor and dignity in the world. It teaches us not to bow down to any oppression. It also inspires us to sacrifice our most treasured thing for sake of the country. So the Importance of International Mother Language Day is very significant.

Conclusion: We are the only nation in the world to sacrifice lives for our mother tongue. International Mother language Day is a glorious recognition of our history and our achievement. It highlights the importance of linguistic identity. We are really proud that we have achieved something that has got global acceptance.

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The language movement was a very important event in the history of the Bengali nation as well as world history. No nation has shed blood for its mother tongue except the Bengalis. This language movement of 1952 later gave birth to a new nation and a new state. Considering the significance of the day, UNESCO declared 21st February as International Mother Language Day. Here are a bunch of essays and paragraphs about International Mother Language Day.

International Mother Language Day Essay

By: Haque | Words: 250 | For class 9-10/SSC

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The language movement was a very important event in the history of the Bengali nation as well as world history as no other nation has shed blood for its mother tongue. Now it is a matter of pride and great honor to us as UNESCO has declared the 21st of February, Martyrs Day, as the International Mother Language Day.

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By: Haque | Words: 500 | 31-01-’23

International Mother Language Day is observed annually on February 21st to celebrate linguistic and cultural diversity and to promote multilingualism. This day is a recognition of the importance of mother tongues and the need to protect and promote them. The purpose of this essay is to outline the significance and importance of International Mother Language Day and to explain the challenges and celebrations associated with it.

History of International Mother Language Day

International Mother Language Day has its roots in the Bangla language movement in Bangladesh (then East Pakistan), where in 1952, students demanded recognition of their mother tongue Bangla as one of the national languages of then Pakistan. But the Urdu-speaking ruling group of Pakistan ignored the demands of the Bengali nation and oppressed them. They shot and killed many people including Rafiq, Salam, Barkat, and Jabbar during the language movement procession. However, the language activists did not give up. After two long decades of struggle and finally a bloody war, they liberated their country and established their mother tongue as the state language. People of Bangladesh celebrate the 21st of February as Language Martyr’s Day to pay respect to the martyrs of the 52’s language movement. Finally, in 1999, the United Nations Organization declared February 21 as International Mother Language Day to recognize the importance of all mother languages and to promote linguistic and cultural diversity.

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By: Haque | For class 7-8 | 30-01-’23

The language movement was a very important event in the history of the Bengali nation as well as world history as no other nation has shed blood for its mother tongue. The language movement took place in 1952 in the then East Pakistan. People organized the movement demanding that Bengali should be declared the official language. On the 21st of February 1952, police fired in a rally and killed several people including Salam, Jabbar and Rafique. It was proposed to UNESCO by a body of Bangladeshi people to declare the 21st of February as International Mother Language Day. Bangladesh Government officially supported the proposal. After judging the significance of the day, UNESCO considered it a matter of pride to declare the 21st of February as International Mother Language Day. The Government of Bangladesh celebrated the decision on the 7th of December 1999.

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International Mother Language Day – February 21, 2025

International Mother Language Day is celebrated annually on February 21. This movement began as a Bangla language movement in East Pakistan, now the independent country of Bangladesh. It was started to preserve the Bangla language that was widely spoken by the people of Bangladesh. This day is equally important for us to know that there are multiple languages in the world and we must strive to preserve their heritage and existence.

History of International Mother Language Day

International Mother Language Day has been an annual observance throughout the world since 2000. It was first announced by UNESCO on November 17, 1999. Later in 2002, the United Nations General Assembly formally recognized it with the adoption of the U.N. resolution 56/262.

It was an initiative in Bangladesh to celebrate International Mother Language Day. February 21 also marks the anniversary when the people of Bangladesh fought for recognition for the Bangla language. The history of this dates back to 1947 when Pakistan was created. It encompassed two geographically separate parts known as East Pakistan and West Pakistan. These regions had strikingly different cultures and languages.

In 1948, Dhirendranath Datta from East Pakistan demanded in the constituent Assembly of Pakistan that Bangla be at least one of the national languages in addition to Urdu. There were many protests held to make this happen, however, the government of Pakistan outlawed public meetings and rallies to quell these protests. Post this, the students of the University of Dhaka, along with the general public, organized massive rallies and meetings. The police even opened fire on these rallies.

Much later after Bangladesh came into existence, Rafiqul Islam’s proposal was introduced in the Bangladesh parliament. A formal proposal was also made to UNESCO by the Government of Bangladesh. On November 17, 1999, the 30th General Assembly of UNESCO unanimously resolved that “February 21 be proclaimed International Mother Language Day throughout the world to commemorate the martyrs who sacrificed their lives on this very day in 1952.”

Bangladeshis celebrate this day by visiting the Shaheed Minar, a monument built in memory of the martyrs and its replicas to express their deep sorrow and pay their respects.

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The Pakistan Government declares Urdu as the National language despite Bangla being widely spoken in East Pakistan.

The police in Pakistan open fire on rallies that were protesting for the inclusion of their mother tongue.

Rafiqul Islam and Abdus Salam write a letter to Kofi Annan asking him to take a step towards preserving languages and declaring International Mother Language Day.

The U.N. General Assembly establishes the International Year of Languages.

International Mother Language Day FAQ s

Which is the first language in the world.

The world’s most ancient language is Sanskrit, also known as Devbhasha. It has been observed that all European languages are ​inspired by Sanskrit.

What is the hardest language to learn?

Some of the hardest languages to learn are Mandarin, Icelandic, Japanese, Hungarian, Korean, Arabic, Finnish, and Polish.

Which language has the hardest grammar?

The Hungarian and Finnish languages have the most challenging grammar and can be difficult to grasp easily.

How to Observe International Mother Language Day

Sign up for a language class.

On International Mother Language Day, sign up to learn an international language. It could be any language from Mandarin to Spanish to Hindi to French. There are so many languages out there that you will be surprised.

Speak in your native language

On International Mother Language Day, try to speak only in your local language, at least with your family. Most of the time we end up speaking in a neutral language and forget how to say basic words in our native language. Today is the day you can change that.

Teach a language

Are you already multilingual? Well, you can use your skills to teach another language to a friend or family. This will also help you to brush up on your knowledge and master the language perfectly.

5 Linguistic Facts About Mother Languages

Indian languages.

Most Indian languages fall into four distinct groups that are Afro-Asiatic, Dravidian, Indo-Aryan, and Sino-Tibetan.

Thousands of languages

There are around 7,000 languages that exist across the globe.

Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea has the most languages in the world with 840 languages.

Languages becoming extinct

Around the world, approximately 2,400 languages are on the verge of extinction.

English has the most words

With over 250,000 words, the English language has the most number of words.

Why International Mother Language Day is Important

It promotes diversity.

The world is made of hundreds of cultures that speak different languages. International Mother Language Day promotes cultural diversity. It allows people to know the many languages in the world and provides a window into other cultures.

It promotes language learning

Knowing more than one language is always an advantage. You never know when a second language may come into use. International Mother Language Day promotes multilingualism and encourages learning another language.

It preserves old languages

Languages are essential for easy communication. Many languages are fading, and we don’t know of their existence. This day throws light on the many languages of the world and allows us to know ancient languages as well.

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International Mother Language Day

Introduction: Every nation has some achievements that they can take pride.Our language day is our national event and achievement.But the matter of pride for us is that this national event has crossed our national boundary and become universalized.The International Mother Language Day is the recognition of our language movement and the heroic sacrifices of the language martyrs by the international community.Now,after the recognition,our language day is observed globally as International Mother Language Day.

Language day: Historical background: February 21st is observed as the language day.This day is the culmination of a serious of protest and events that took place between 1948 and 1952.After the independence of Pakistan the ruling authority of west Pakistan recognized Urdu as the state language of Pakistan in 1948 and tired to impose it on the Bangla-speaking majority people.Not only that they also denied the demand of the Bangalis for the recognition of Bangla as the state language . In 1952 protests erupted throughout East Pakistan against the imposition of Urdu and for the recognition of Bangla as the state language of Pakistan. The ruling authority imposed section 144 all over the country as the protest grew stronger. However,when students, politician and general masses brought out a procession in Dhaka University area defying the section 144,the police charged fire on the procession.As a result, Rafiq,Jabbar,Salam,Barkat;Shafiq met martyrdom. Finally,Bangla was recognized as the state language.Since then,the day is observed throughout the country with solemnity and due homage.

International Observance of the day: On 17 November 1999, UNESCO , a specialized organisation of United Nations (UN) recognized our language movement and sacrifices of the Martyrs.They declared that UNESCO would observe the day internationally.Since 2000, The International Mother Language Day is being observed all over the world.The recognition by the UNESCO and the observance of the day by the international community has increased our national glory and uplifted the sacrifices of our language martyrs.Through UNESCO recognition, our language day has got international status.

Significance of the recognition: The recognition of our language day and the proclamation of the observance of the day internationally is very significant.UNESCO’s recognition is not simply a recognition of our language movement, but it recognizes that is the birth right of every nation or race to speak in their own language.The proclamation also said that this recognition would help to preserve all the languages of the world and that diversity of languages is important to maintain cultural identity and distinction.

Importance of the day: Since 1952, the 21st February is observed as the language day in our country.We remember our martyrs,their sacrifices and pay homage to the heroic souls who laid down their lives for the cause of our mother tongue.We have erected monuments (known as Shahid Minar) in remembrance of them and on 21 February we offer flower wreaths and stand silent in honor of them.

However,the importance of 21st February and it’s observance lies elsewhere.It is a sows the seed of our liberation war.And importantly,the language movement teaches us that we have raise for achieving our rights, for establishing our place of honor and dignity in the world.it teaches us not to bow down to any oppression.It also inspires us to sacrifice our most treasured thing for sake of the country.So the importance of international Mother Language Day is very significant.

Conclusion: We are the only nation of the world to sacrifice lives for mother tongue.International Mother Language Day is a glorious recognition of our history and our achievement.international Mother language Day highlights the importance of linguistic identity.We are really proud that we have achieve something that has got global acceptance.

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Paragraph International Mother Language Day: Language is an integral part of human identity and culture. It helps us communicate our thoughts, feelings, and ideas to others. However, in today’s world, with globalization and the dominance of a few languages, many mother languages are at risk of disappearing. To celebrate and preserve mother languages, the United Nations designated February 21 as International Mother Language Day. This day celebrates linguistic and cultural diversity and highlights the importance of preserving mother languages.

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Historical Significance Of Mother Languages

Mother languages are the languages spoken by indigenous and local communities. They are not just a means of communication but also a way of expressing cultural identity, heritage, and history. Mother languages also play a crucial role in the development of the individual’s cognitive and emotional abilities.

• Linguistic diversity is an essential aspect of human culture, reflecting the unique perspectives and experiences of different groups. The world’s linguistic diversity is estimated to be around 7,000 languages, with over 4,000 being spoken by indigenous people. However, this diversity is under threat due to globalization, urbanization, and the dominance of a few languages.

The disappearance of mother languages is a significant loss to humanity, as it leads to the loss of cultural diversity and heritage. Many indigenous communities around the world are already facing the consequences of language loss, such as the loss of traditional knowledge, cultural practices, and identity. Therefore, it is crucial to preserve and promote mother languages to maintain cultural diversity.

Celebrating International Mother Language Day

International Mother Language Day is celebrated every year on February 21st to promote linguistic and cultural diversity. This day was first observed in 2000, following the tragic incident of the language movement in Bangladesh, where students were killed while protesting against the imposition of Urdu as the only official language in East Pakistan.

• The day is celebrated around the world through various events and activities, such as seminars, workshops, cultural programs, and language fairs. Many countries also organize language-related competitions, exhibitions, and debates to promote linguistic diversity.

Education plays a critical role in preserving and promoting mother languages. It is essential to provide education in the mother language to ensure that children can learn and understand their culture, heritage, and history. It also helps to preserve linguistic diversity and promotes multilingualism, which is essential in a globalized world.

Impact Of International Mother Language Day

The observance of International Mother Language Day has had a significant impact on the promotion of linguistic diversity and the protection of mother languages. It has raised awareness about the importance of linguistic diversity and the need to preserve and promote mother languages.

This day has also contributed to the promotion of multilingualism and cultural understanding. It helps to break down linguistic and cultural barriers and promotes respect for different cultures and languages. Furthermore, the observance of this day has led to the development of policies and programs to protect and promote mother languages.

Preserving And Promoting Mother Languages

While International Mother Language Day is an important observance, the preservation and promotion of mother languages should be a year-round effort. Here are some steps that can be taken to preserve and promote mother languages:

Educate Yourself

Learning about the cultural and historical significance of mother languages is the first step in preserving and promoting them. Educate yourself about the importance of mother languages, and the consequences of language loss.

Use Your Mother Language

One of the most effective ways to preserve and promote mother languages is to use them in daily life. Speaking, reading, and writing in your mother language helps to keep it alive and promotes multilingualism.

Support Local Language Programs

Supporting local language programs is another way to promote mother languages. These programs can include language classes, cultural events, and community activities that promote language learning and cultural understanding.

Advocate for Language Rights

Advocating for language rights is essential in promoting linguistic diversity. This includes promoting language education, language policy, and access to language resources.

Celebrate International Mother Language Day

Participating in International Mother Language Day events is another way to promote linguistic and cultural diversity. This day is an opportunity to celebrate the importance of mother languages and to raise awareness about the need to preserve and promote them.

Use Technology

Technology can also play a role in preserving and promoting mother languages. Language-learning apps, online resources, and social media can be used to connect people who speak the same language and promote language learning.

International Mother Language Day is an essential observance that celebrates linguistic and cultural diversity and promotes the preservation of mother languages. Mother languages are not just a means of communication, but also a way of expressing cultural identity, heritage, and history.

• The disappearance of mother languages is a significant loss to humanity, as it leads to the loss of cultural diversity and heritage. Therefore, it is crucial to promote and preserve mother languages to maintain linguistic diversity.
• Through the observance of International Mother Language Day, we can raise awareness about the importance of linguistic diversity and promote cultural understanding.
• Education plays a crucial role in preserving and promoting mother languages. It is essential to provide education in the mother language to ensure that children can learn and understand their culture, heritage, and history.

In conclusion, let us celebrate International Mother Language Day and pledge to preserve and promote mother languages for future generations.

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Question 1. What is the importance of Mother Language Day paragraph?

Answer: International Mother Language Day is an important day celebrated worldwide to promote linguistic and cultural diversity. It helps to raise awareness about the importance of preserving and promoting mother languages. It also highlights the role of mother language in the development of identity, culture, and communication. Celebrating this day is a way of recognizing the linguistic diversity and promoting the value of multilingualism in society.

Question 2. What is the celebration of 21st February paragraph?

Answer: 21st February is celebrated as International Mother Language Day to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity around the world. The day is celebrated to commemorate the language movement that took place in Bangladesh in 1952. On this day, people pay tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the recognition of their mother language, Bengali.

The day is celebrated through various events, including cultural programs, seminars, and discussions, to highlight the importance of mother languages and promote multilingualism.

Question 3. What is International Mother Language Day Class 10 summary?

Answer: International Mother Language Day is a worldwide annual observance held on February 21 to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. It was first announced by UNESCO on November 17, 1999, and was formally recognized by the United Nations General Assembly on February 16, 2000.

The day commemorates the Language Movement Day in Bangladesh in 1952, where several students sacrificed their lives to protect the Bengali language, which eventually became one of the official languages of Bangladesh. The celebration aims to promote the preservation and protection of all languages, especially endangered ones.

Question 4. What is Mother Language Day for kids?

Answer: International Mother Language Day is a day to celebrate the importance of languages. It is celebrated on February 21st every year. This day is observed to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. Children can learn and understand the importance of their mother tongue and the need to preserve and promote it through various activities and events.

Question 5. What is the importance of language?

Answer: Language is important for communication between individuals and communities. It is a means of expressing thoughts, ideas, and emotions. Language also plays a crucial role in cultural preservation and identity formation. Furthermore, language is essential for learning, problem-solving, and social interaction.

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Why mother language-based education is essential

Every year on 21 February, the world celebrates International Mother Language Day , which was established at the initiative of Bangladesh by UNESCO’s General Conference in 1999. The Day is an essential platform to promote the importance of cultural and linguistic diversity, and multilingualism for peaceful and sustainable societies.

UNESCO has been leading the way and advocating for multilingual education based on the mother tongue from the earliest years of schooling. Research shows that education in the mother tongue is a key factor for inclusion and quality learning, and it also improves learning outcomes and academic performance. This is crucial, especially in primary school to avoid knowledge gaps and increase the speed of learning and comprehension. And most importantly, multilingual education based on the mother tongue empowers all learners to fully take part in society. It fosters mutual understanding and respect for one another and helps preserve the wealth of cultural and traditional heritage that is embedded in every language around the world. 

However, there is still a long way to go before guaranteeing all learners their right to education in their mother language. In most countries, the majority of students are taught in a language other than their mother tongue, which compromises their ability to learn effectively. It is estimated that 40 % of the world’s population does not have access to an education in a language they speak or understand. There are about 7,000 languages spoken around the world today. But linguistic diversity is increasingly threatened as more and more languages disappear at an alarming rate. And when a language disappears, it takes with it an entire cultural and intellectual heritage.

Globally, progress is being made in multilingual education based on mother tongue with growing understanding of its importance, particularly in early schooling, and more commitment to its development in public life.

Through its normative frameworks for language policy and education, UNESCO shares good practices in bilingual and multilingual education and mother tongue instruction. It works with Member States to integrate multilingual education into curriculums and education systems. Recent successful initiatives to promote mother language-based education have taken place in Djibouti, Gabon, Guinea, Haiti and Kenya.

The findings from UNESCO’s new report From rights to country level action shows national efforts made by different countries to foster cultural and linguistic diversity.

In addition, UNESCO recently unveiled the World Atlas of Languages , an unprecedented initiative to preserve, revitalize and promote global linguistic diversity and multilingualism.

Impact of COVID-19 on mother language education

School closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and deepened pre-existing education inequalities around the world. The closures ranged from a global average of 20 weeks to above 70 in some cases, more than a full school year. As always, it has impacted vulnerable and marginalized learners the hardest, which includes indigenous and speakers of languages from minority groups. According to UN estimates, nearly 500 million students from pre-primary to upper-secondary school were unable to access any remote learning opportunities during the lockdowns.

In many countries, distance teaching and learning tools, programmes and content were not always able to reflect linguistic diversity: They were largely provided in dominant national or international languages. When remote learning content is not available in students’ mother tongue, it increases the risk of learning loss, dropouts and exclusion. Many learners lacked the necessary equipment, internet access, accessible materials, content relevant to contexts and needs, and human support that would have allowed them to follow distance learning. Many teachers also didn’t have the skills and readiness for using distance teaching. They also struggled with digital tools in languages that they didn’t always master.

The massive digital divide shows how connectivity has become a key factor to guarantee the right to education. The lack of access to digital learning content is deepening inequalities, marginalization and exclusion. Another element that exacerbates the digital divide is the fact that many languages are not present on the Internet: There is a major linguistic divide in cyberspace today. The inclusion of languages in the digital world and the creation of inclusive learning content is vital. Remote learning based on the mother tongue should be incorporated into education systems in order for all learners, especially those from linguistic minorities, to access education during school closures and beyond.

This year’s International Mother Language Day theme, “ Using technology for multilingual learning ,” is an opportunity to take stock of the experience of the past two years, to move forward differently and better.

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International Mother Language Day Composition : The 21st February is a red letter day in our national life. Every year on this very day the whole nation comes to the martyr’s monument and the ritual seems to effect a purification of souls. Now, the day is being observed around the world as International Mother Language Day. Thus, a national event of the Bangladeshi people has turned into an international one.

Facts of the day : On this day in 1952, the brave sons of ‘Mother Bengal’ laid down their lives to protect the interest of the mother language. After the birth of Pakistan, the rulers of the West Pakistan wanted to impose ‘Urdu’ on the Bengali speaking people as state language of Pakistan. But everybody, especially the students of the East Pakistan demanded Bengali as the state Language. As a result, the Language Movement took place and on 21st February,1952, Rafiq, Salam, Barkat, Zabbar, Shafiq and so on sacrificed their lives. Many were injured and hundreds were arrested.

How observed : There are millions of martyr’s monument in our country. Every year on this day people come to these monuments and offer their respect to the martyrs. The government, different organizations and institutions arrange programmes to celebrate the day. Besides, according to a singular decision of the UNESCO on November 17, 1999, this day is now the International Mother Language Day. The first International Mother Language Day was observed all over the world with due respect in 2000. Since then, the day is being observed worldwide every year. On the first International Mother Language Day, in a message, UN Secretary General Kofi Anan said,”This day will help to raise awareness among the nations of the world about the enduring value of their mother languages.”

Effect or influence : This day possesses a great influence for the whole nation as it did in the past. This will go on in the future too. In fact, this movement influenced and led the nation to its liberation. However,we still find inspiration from the dreamy blue of this movement. On the other hand, in the international atmosphere,the observance of the day reminds everyone that everyone’s mother language should be held upright. Besides, the day makes us aware of the importance of protecting every language around the world that are going to be extinct.

Conclusion : Our language movement on 21st February is a unique event in the history of human civilization .We are really glorified by the declaration of the UNESCO that turned a national celebration into an international event. We are proud of our language martyr’s.

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International Mother Language Day Essay Writing

International Mother Language Day Essay ( in bengali : আন্তর্জাতিক মাতৃভাষা দিবস ) is a common topic in many competitive exams in Bangladesh. Today we will create a sample or essay for students. We suggest not memorising the essay but rather taking an idea and writing the essay later on by own language and style.

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International Mother Language Day Essay

Introduction:.

International Mother Language Day is an observance held annually on 21 February worldwide to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. The day has been observed worldwide 2000. The date represents the day in 1952 when students demonstrating for recognition of their language, Bengali, as one of the two national languages of then Pakistan, were shot and killed by police in Dhaka, which is the capital of present-day Bangladesh. The spirit of Bangalee Nationalism emanated from the bloodstained 21st and gained tremendous momentum and subsequently, the long-cherished independence was achieved in 1971.

Mother Language Movement:

The Bengali Language Movement, also known as the Language Movement (Bhasha Andolon) was a political movement in former East Bengal, today Bangladesh, advocating the recognition of the Bengali Language as an official language of the then Dominion of Pakistan in order to allow its use in government affairs, the continuation of its use as a medium of education, its use in media, currency and stamps, and to maintain its writing in Bengali script.

Background:

The present nations of Pakistan and Bangladesh were part of undivided Indian during the British colonial rule. From the mid 19th century, the Urdu language had been promoted as the lingua franca of Indian Muslims by political and religious leaders, such as Sir Khwaja Salimullah, Sir Syed. Ahmed Khan, Nawab Viga-ul-Mulk and Abdul Haq, Urdu is an Indo-Aryan language of the Indo-Iranian branch, belonging to the Indo-European family languages.

It developed under Persian, Arabic and Turkic influence on apabhramshas in south Asia during the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire. With its Perso-Arabicscript the language was considered a vital element of the Islamic culture for Indian Muslims.

While the use of Urdu grew common with Muslims in Northern India, the Muslims of Bengal primarily used the Bengali language. Bengali is an Eastern Indo-Aryan language that arose from the Eastern Middle Indic language around 1000 CE and developed considerably during the Bengal Renaissance. Supporters of Bengali opposed Urdu even before the partition of India when delegates from Bengal rejected the idea of making Urdu the lingua Franca of Muslims. India in the 1937 Lucknow session of the Muslim League.

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Early Stages of the Movement:

After the partition of India in 1947, Bengali speaking people in East Bengal, the non-contignous eastern part of the Dominion of Pakistan, made up 44 million of the newly formed Dominion of Pakistan’s 69 million people. The Dominion of Pakistan’s government, civil services, and military, however, was dominated by personnel from the western wing of the Dominion of Pakistan.

In 1947, a key resolution at a national education summit in Karachi advocated Urdu as the sole state language and its exclusive use in the media and schools. Opposition and protests immediately arose. Students from Dhaka rallied under the leadership of Abul Kashem, the secretary of Tamaddun Majlish, a Bengali Islamic Cultural Organisation.

The meeting stipulated Bengali as an official language of the Dominion of Pakistan and as a medium of education in East Bengal. A large number of Bengali students met on the University of Dhaka Campus on 8 December 1947 to formally demand that Bengali be made an official language. They promote their cause. Bengali students organised processions and rallies in Dhaka.

The linguist Muhammad Shahidullah pointed out that Urdu was not the native language of any part of Pakistan, and said, “If we have to choose a second state language, we should consider Urdu.” The writer Abul Mansur Ahmed said if Urdu became the state language, the people of East Bengal would become illiterate and ineligible for government positions.

The first Rastrobhasa Sangram Parishad as an organisation in favour of Bengali as a state language was formed towards the end of December 1947. Assemble member Dhirendranath Datta proposed legislation in the constituent Assembly of Pakistan to allow members to speak in Bengali and authorise its use for official purposes. Datta’s proposal was supported by legislators of East Bengal, as well as the people of the region. Prime minister Liaquat Ali Khan and the Muslim League denounced the proposal as an attempt to divide the Pakistani people, then the legislation was defeated.

The Student of the University of Dhaka and other colleges of the city organised a general strike on 11 March 1948 to protest the omission of the Bengali language from official use. Police attacked the processions injuring several students and leaders and arrested political and student leaders. Continuing strikes were observed the following four days.

In the height of civic unrest, the Government-General of Pakistan Muhammad Ali Jinnah arrived in Dhaka on 19 March 1948. On 21 March, at a civic reception at Racecourse Ground, he declared that “Urdu and only Urdu shall be the state language of Pakistan.” Jinnah delivered a similar speech at Curzon Hall of the University of Dhaka on 24 March.

At both meetings, Jinnah was interrupted by large segments of the audience.

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Events of 1952:

The Urdu-Bengali controversy was reignited when Jinnah’s successor, government-general Khawaja Nazimuddin, staunchly defended the ‘Urdu-only’ policy in a speech on 26 January 1952. On 30 January, the Shorbodolio Rashtrobhasha Sangram Parishad was formed in a meeting at the Bar Library Hall of the Dhaka University chaired by Maulana Bhashani. The action committee called for an all-out protest on 21 February, including strikes and rallies. As preparation for demonstrations was going on, the government imposed section 144 in Dhaka, thereby barning any gatherings of more than four people.

21 February :

At nine o’clock in the morning, students began gathering on the University of Dhaka premises in defiance of section 144. The students met around the East Bengal Legislative Assembly and blocked the Legistators’ way, asking them to present their insistence at the assembly. When a group of students sought to storm into the building, police opened fire and killed a number of students, including Abdus Salam, Rafiq Uddin Ahmed, Abdul Barkat, and Abdul Jabbar. As the news of killings spread disorder erupted across the city. Shops, offices and public transport were shut down and a general strike began

At last, on 7 May 1954, the constituent assembly resolved, with the Muslim League’s support, to grant the official status of Bengali. Bengali was recognised as the second official language of Pakistan on 29 February 1956.

Background of International Mother Language Day:

In the memory of 21 February 1952, the day is observed as ‘Shahid Dibosh’ every year and later announce International Mother Language Day .

The pioneer is Rafiqul Islam, lives in Vancouver.

9 January 1998, Rafiq wrote a letter to Mr Kofi Anan, to take steps for saving all the languages of the world from the possibility of distinction and to declare an International Mother Language Day. Rafiq proposed the date as 21 February the pretext Language Movement. 1952 killing in Dhaka on the occasion of Rafiq established “A group of Mother Language of the World” with Abdus Salam including 2 English, 1 Hindi, 1 German, 1 Cartonese, 1 Kachhi; speaking people.

A proposal was submitted to UNESCO through the then Prime Minister of Bangladesh on 9 September 1999. 17 November, the proposal was supported by 188 countries including Pakistan, not opposed by a single country.

International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in November 1999 (30C/62). On 16 May 2009 the United Nations General Assembly in its resolution A/RES/61/266 called upon member states “to promote the preservation and protection of all language used by peoples of the world.”

By the same resolution, the General Assembly proclaimed 2008 as the International Year of Languages, to promote unity in diversity and international understanding, through multilingualism and multiculturalism.

Importance of International Mother Language Day:

It is a great tribute and glowing homage paid by the international community to the language martyrs of Bangladesh and the language movement.

UNESCO in its resolution enunciates the recognition was given bearing in mind that all moves to promote the dissemination of mother languages will serve not only to encourage linguistic diversity and multilingual education but also to develop fuller awareness about linguistic and cultural traditions throughout the world and to inspire solidarity based on understanding, tolerance and dialogue.

The new millennium 188 countries around the world initiate the observance of 21 February as the International Mother Language Day. It is believed to have generated the collective campaign towards bridging the language, culture and communication gaps.

Conclusion:

Have they destroyed your memorial monument Don’t your fear comrade We are still here A family of forty million alert and wide.

[Alauddin Al Azad’s The Monument’, translated by Kabir Chawdhury.] The genesis of the historic Language Movement that started in September 1947 with the students in the vanguard backed by intellectuals, cultural activists and patriotic elements was the first spurt of Bengali nationalistic upsurge culmination in the sanguinary events of 21 February 1952. It expanded into a movement of people’s rights and a democratic process, finally leading to the war of liberation in 1971 and the creation of an independent state of Bangladesh.

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International Mother Language Day is a special day celebrated every year on February 21st. This day reminds us how important our own language is. All around the world, people use this day to show love for their mother language. It’s fun because we can share stories, songs, and poems in our language. It also helps us to remember and respect different languages. This day teaches us that every language is unique and special. So, on this day, let’s celebrate and share the beauty of our mother language with everyone!

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International Mother Language Day is a special day for everyone in the world. It is celebrated every year on February 21st. The United Nations started this day to remind people how important their own languages are. People speak many different languages in the world, and each one is special and important. Languages help us to express our feelings, thoughts, and ideas. They also help us to learn about different cultures and traditions. On this day, people do fun activities related to their mother languages. Sometimes, they read books, write stories, or sing songs in their own languages. This day helps us to remember that every language is valuable and it’s good to keep them alive. It also teaches us to respect all languages and cultures. So, let’s celebrate our languages on International Mother Language Day and every day!

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International Mother Language Day is a special day celebrated every year on February 21. It was first announced by UNESCO in 1999 and has been observed annually since 2000. This day aims to promote linguistic and cultural diversity, and encourages the use of mother languages to preserve and pass on unique cultures. It also stresses the importance of linguistic rights, meaning everyone should be allowed to speak in their mother language without any barrier. The day holds even more significance as it also remembers the students of Bangladesh who, on February 21, 1952, sacrificed their lives fighting for the right to use their mother language, Bengali. Schools, colleges, and other institutions around the world celebrate this day with various activities. They organize language festivals, where students perform in their mother languages, and competitions, where they can showcase their love and respect for their mother language. This day serves as a reminder that our mother language is a crucial part of our identity, helping us express our thoughts, feelings, and ideas in a way no other language can. Therefore, International Mother Language Day is a day of pride, respect, and love for our own language, and it encourages us to cherish and promote our linguistic heritage.

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