RSSP has organized a special literary program on the occasion of Martyrs' Day and International Mother Language Day. Photo: BSS

RANGPUR, Feb 22, 2026 (BSS) - On the occasion of Martyrs' Day and 
International Mother Language Day-2026, Rangpur Sahitya-Sangskriti Parishad 
(RSSP) organised a special literary programme dedicated to the language 
martyrs and paid tribute to them.
 
After paying tribute to the language martyrs by laying wreaths at the Central 
Shaheed Minar on Saturday morning, RSSP leaders, members and workers gathered 
at their office in the city's Town Hall premises for this special programme 
at noon.
 
Eminent writer and educationist Professor Mohammad Shah Alam presided over 
the special programme and delivered an important speech.
 
He highlighted the significance of Amar Ekushey in the history of the nation 
and said that the spirit of Amar Ekushey first sowed the seed of the War of 
Liberation to ultimately lead the nation to achieve independence through the 
War of Liberation in 1971. 
 
The discussion and reminiscences were attended by RSSP adviser and heroic 
freedom fighter Professor Abdus Sobhan, writer, cultural personality Dr 
Mofizul Islam Maantu, SM Amjad Hossain Sarkar, Abdul Latif Sarkar, Dr Nawazis 
Sharif, Dr Achhifa Ishrat Tanima and Regina Safrin. 
 
Poet ATM Morshed recited his self-composed poems dedicated to the language 
martyrs. 
 
Prof Mohammad Shah Alam, Mehedi Masud, Parsa Rahman Ashabari participated in 
the poem recitation. Music was performed by Mouno Mostafiz and renowned 
musician Azibar Rahman. 
 
Assistant Literary Secretary of RSSP Mehedi Masud conducted the whole event.
 
At the event, speakers called on every conscious citizen to spread true 
national history among the young generation in accordance with the spirit of 
Amar Ekushey, with the aim of building a developed, peaceful and progressive 
Bangladesh rich in the spirit of patriotism.