The Central Martyr's Monument in
Dhaka was erected in memory of those who laid down their lives for establishing
the dignity and rightful place of Bangla on February 21, 1952. The monument,
designed by noted artist Hamidur Rahman assisted by the well-known sculptor
Novera Ahmed, symbolizes the mother protecting her children. Language has been
visualized as the mother who provides nourishment to the people her offspring's.
On this day every year, the people pay homage to the language martyrs and throng
the monument in thousands in bare foot. The celebration starts zero hour and
continues for the whole day. The monument is bedecked with flowers and wreaths.
The whole country joins in the celebration.
