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International Mother Language Day: International Mother Language Day is observed annually on February 21st. This day is recognized by the United Nations to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and to highlight the importance of preserving and protecting mother languages around the world. The date was chosen to commemorate the tragic events of February 21, 1952, in Bangladesh (then East Pakistan), when students and activists protested against the imposition of Urdu as the sole official language. During the demonstration, several protesters were killed by police forces while advocating for the recognition of Bengali as one of the official languages of the region. This movement eventually led to the recognition of Bengali as an official language of Bangladesh, and it became a symbol of the country's struggle for linguistic and cultural rights. International Mother Language Day aims to raise awareness about linguistic and cultural diversity and to promote multilingualism as a tool...