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Shaheed Minar clean-up campaign observed across country
DHAKA, Jan 13, 2019 (BSS) – Shaheed Minar cleaning campaign was observed
across the country today ahead of the International Mother Language Day and
Amar Ekushey on February 21.
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and Peoples’ Theatre Association jointly
conducted the campaign in a bid to clean up all the Shaheed Minars across the
country in observance of the International Mother Language Day.
Director General of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and President of
People’s Theatre Association Liaquat Ali Lucky inaugurated the clean-up
campaign by placing a wreath at pavement of Central Shaheed Minar in the
capital.
One minute silence was also observed as a mark of profound respect to the
memories of language heroes, who laid down their lives for the cause of
mother tongue.
Lucky, in his speech, said “Ekushey is the symbol of our national entity
and independece. The February 21 is the main source of Liberation War”.
Terming the Shaheed Minars as the entity of the Bengali, he said the
Shaheed Minar cleansing campiaign was observed across the country, aiming at
upholding the dignity of Bangla Languaage both in home and abroad.
Later, a cultural programme was held on the central Shaheed Minar
premises. Different prominent artists and students from different schools and
colleges performed at the function.
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