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<p>International Mother Language Day: An Abbreviated History</p>
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<p>While some may just know February for its untimely and unnatural spurt of roses and manufacturing of chocolate, it may also help to know that February 21st is known as the International Mother Language Day officiated in 1999 by the United Nations Educational,
Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The purpose of this celebration is to give recognition to an estimated 7,000 languages spoken internationally. This day, also known as Language Martyr’s Day, commemorates students who were killed by police in
1952 for demonstrating for the recognition of their main language, Bangla.</p>
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<p>Full text:<br>
<a href="https://publish.illinois.edu/iaslibrary/2015/02/26/international-mother-language-day-an-abbreviated-history/">https://publish.illinois.edu/iaslibrary/2015/02/26/international-mother-language-day-an-abbreviated-history/</a></p>
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