DHAKA, Feb 19, 2023 (BSS) - The Dhaka University (DU) authorities have chalked out a series of programs to observe 'Shaheed Dibash' (Language Martyrs Day) and the International Mother Language Day through extensive programmes on February 21 with due respect.

"University's "Central Coordination Committee for Observing Amar Ekushey" and various sub-committees are working to observe the day smoothly and peacefully," DU Vice Chancellor Dr Akhtaruzzaman told a press conference today.

Teachers, students and various organizations of DU will place wreaths at the Central Shaheed Minar to pay homage to the Language Movement heroes in the early hours of the day.

A Provat Feri (Dawn March) led by DU Vice-Chancellor Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman will be brought out at 6.30 am from the base of Aparajeya Bangla Sculpture Senate and Syndicate members of DU, teachers, students and staffs will join the Provat Feri.

After offering Fateha at Azimpur Graveyard for the martyrs of language movement, the procession will place wreaths at the Central Shaheed Minar to pay tribute to the martyrs.

DU will also arrange special prayers for the martyrs at all the mosques of the campus including DU Central Mosque Masjidul Jamia after Zohr prayer.

Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman called upon the countryman to recall and pay tributes to the language martyrs in a very peaceful manner.