Homage to Language Movement Martyrs in Narail

It was a spectacular sight as 1,00,000 candles, in the shape of Shaheed Minar and Bangla alphabets were lit in memory of the Language Movement at the playground of Narail Government Victoria College on February 21.
Ekushey Udjapan Parishad organised the programme. Md. Zohirul Haque, Deputy Commissioner Narail; Munshi Hafizur Rahman, convenor, Ekushey Udjapan Parishad; dramatist Kochi Khondokar, member secretary of Ekushey Udjapan Parishad jointly inaugurated the ceremony. Among others, Malay Kundu, convenor of Sammilita Sangstrik Jote and Sharful Alam Litu, Commissioner of Narail Municipality ,were present at the ceremony.
Thousands of people from different corners of the country watched the display with enthusiasm. A fair was also held at the venue.
With the theme, “Andhokar Theke Mukto Koruk Ekush-er Alo”, Ekushey Udjapan Parishad launched the programme in 1997. From then on the programme has continued as a fixture to pay homage to the Language Movement martyrs.
Artistes of Sammilita Sangskritik Jote, Narail also rendered folk songs and recited poetry. Maasranga Television aired the programme live.