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Tribune News Network
The Embassy of Bangladesh in Qatar observed National Martyrs' Day and International Mother Language Day with solemnity.
The programme started with the hoisting of the national flag by the Ambassador HE Ashud Ahmed on the embassy premises in presence of embassy officials and Bangladeshi nationals. After a minute's silence as a mark of respect to the memory of the martyrs of the 1952 Language Movement. 'Dua' was also offered for the salvation of the departed souls during the programme.
Messages from the President, Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh on the day were read out.
Also, a discussion on the significance of the National Martyrs' Day and International Mother Language Day was arranged. The speakers highlighted the contributions of the martyrs towards the birth of independent Bangladesh.
In his speech, Ambassador Ashud Ahmed recalled the supreme sacrifices of the martyrs and said that the 1952 Language Movement is considered as the most decisive episode and a turning point in the history of Bangladesh, as its spirit led to the independence of Bangladesh.
He also recalled the immense contributions of the Father of the Nation of Bangladesh Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman during the 1952 Language Movement.
He thanked the expatriate Bangladesh nationals in Qatar for their hard labour and contribution to nation-building. An audio-visual presentation on International Mother Language Day was also screened during the meeting.
