Kushtia, Feb 24, (V7N) - In tribute to the Language Martyrs, Islamic University (IU) held a cultural event titled Ekusher Kotha O Kobita at the First Shaheed Minar on Sunday.

The event was chaired by Dr. Robiul Hossain, Professor of the Bangla Department. IU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Nakib Muhammad Nasrullah attended as the chief guest, with Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. M. A. Yakub Ali, Treasurer Professor Dr. Muhammad Jahangir Alam, and event convener Professor Dr. Sarwar Mursid as special guests. Dr. Tiyasha Chakma, Assistant Professor of the Bangla Department, hosted the event.

During his speech, Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Nakib Muhammad Nasrullah stated, “Today's event by the Bangla Department has created a unique atmosphere at the university. February 21 (Ekush) is deeply embedded in our hearts. The awakening of the Bengali nation began in 1947 through the language movement. The spirit of this resistance shaped the outcome of 1971 and the uprising of 2024."

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