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National cricketers pay glowing tributes to language movement martyrs
DHAKA, Feb 21, 2021 (BSS)- The national cricketers paid rich tributes to
the martyrs of the language movement, whose sacrifice gave us the rights to
speak in Bangla.
The language movement was in fact the first step towards getting an
independent Bangladesh.
As it was recognized as the International Mother Language Day, the day is
not only for Bengalis but for all language speaking people of the world.
Thousands of language-speaking people around the world are observing the
day with reverence today. Cricketers are also paying homage to the language
martyrs and remembering their sacrifice.
“Everyone has the right to speak in their mother tongue. And in order to
protect that right, on this day in 1952, our language soldiers gave up their
lives and came down to the streets. I remember all the language soldiers, for
whom I can speak in Bangla with pride in today,” ace all-rounder Shakib Al
Hasan wrote, paying his tributes.
Tamim Iqbal, the ODI captain of the national team, wrote, “Happy Martyrs’
Day and International Mother Language Day to all.”
Senior wicket-keeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim also showed his respect
towards the language martyrs.
“I express my humble respect and prayers to the all language martyrs …
for whose sacrifice we’ve got our mother tongue Bangla. Happy International
Mother Language Day to all.”
Another senior player Mahmudullah Riyad’s message, “Respectful salutations
to those, for whose sacrifices we can speak in our mother tongue today. Happy
International Mother Language Day to all.”
Soumya Sarkar wrote: “Who has given their lives for this country, will
come quietly … Happy International Mother Language Day to all. At the same
time, I’m remembering the valiant children of the nation who have ignored the
fresh bullets of the enemy and snatched this language of life, this Bangla
language for us.”
Spin bowling all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz wrote: “Your mother tongue is
your identity in this world. Never ignore your mother tongue. Choose your own
language over loving others. Best wishes for all on the eve of the
International Mother Language Day.”
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