1952
Bangladesh Language Movement: In what was then East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), students and activists took to the streets demanding that Bengali be officially recognized as a state language. The protests turned tragic when several demonstrators lost their lives, marking a defining moment in the nation’s history.
1999
UNESCO Recognition: UNESCO officially designated 21 February as International Mother Language Day, honoring the sacrifices of the 1952 movement and raising global awareness about the importance of preserving linguistic and cultural diversity.
Nurturing Creativity – Keekli Charitable Trust, Shimla
