Families Bring Children to Central Shaheed Minar to Commemorate Language Movement Martyrs

 February 21, 2026 📝 JTV News Bangla (Dhaka)

Parents in Dhaka brought their children to the Central Shaheed Minar on Saturday morning to honor the martyrs of the 1952 Bengali Language Movement. Many participated in the commemoration while singing Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury’s iconic song, “Amar Bhaier Rokte Rangano Ekushey February, Ami Ki Bhulite Pari.” The movement, which began with the bloodshed of protesters on the streets in 1952, is now commemorated as a cultural legacy rather than being confined to history books. Families carried children by hand or in their laps to instill this awareness in the next generation. At the Shaheed Minar, children approached the monument holding flowers in one hand and the national flag in the other. They placed flowers on the monument in a gesture of respect for the language martyrs. Private-sector employee Yasin Ahmed attended with his two children, Magfira Jafrin and Abrar Zaim. He said, “In today’s globalized world, where foreign cultural influences threaten local traditions, I brought my children here to connect them with their roots. Our language was defended at the cost of the lives of brave individuals. I want to pass on their sacrifice to my children.” Yeyuna Marma, accompanied by her child, also participated, stating, “The spirit of February 21 should not remain only in books; it must flow through our future generations. The identity and pride of the Bengali language will never fade.” Government employee Moshiur Rahman brought his two children, Md. Mostafa and Md. Abdullah, adding, “When children place flowers on the Shaheed Minar, it symbolizes their inheritance of our historical legacy. Bringing them here helps instill a sense of patriotism and respect for the mother tongue in the next generation.” Since the Shaheed Minar was opened to the public, people from all walks of life have gathered to pay tribute. Visitors lined up in an orderly manner, carrying flowers, national flags, and banners, contributing to an atmosphere of national pride and reflection on the significance of the language movement.    

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