<div><b><span style="font-size: 1rem;">The Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (DCAB), has paid respect to language movement heroes on the occasion of 'Shaheed Dibash' (Martyrs Day) and the International Mother Language Day.</span><br></b></div><div><br></div><div>President Nurul Islam Hasib and General Secretary Ashiqur Rahman Apu led DCAB in paying respect to language martyrs by placing wreaths at the Central Shaheed Minar on Wednesday morning.</div><div><br></div><div>Former DCAB General Secretary Mahfuz Mishu was also present, among others.</div><div><br></div><div>The day, February 21, is marked with the martyrdom of valiant sons of Bangladesh for establishing Bangla as the state language of the then East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).</div><div><br></div><div>The day is also being observed around the world as UNESCO recognised February 21 as the International Mother Language Day on November 17, 1999.</div><div><br></div><div>This year's theme of the day is “Multilingual education: a pillar of learning and intergenerational learning,” is worthwhile".</div><div><br></div><div>DCAB is a 26-year-old organisation of reporters who cover foreign affairs of Bangladesh, reports UNB reports&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div>