I he 50th anniversary of (he l anguage Movement and the International Mother language Day was observed in a befitting manner at the Embassy of Bangladesh. Washington DC on February 21. says a press release.

I he day’s programme began at 10:00am with the playing of the national anthem and hoisting ol the national flag and lowering it to half mast by Bangladesh Ambassador to the United States Syed Hasan Ahmed. Education Minister Dr. Osman Faruk was present as the chief guest among members of the Bangladesh community and officials and stall of the Bangladesh Mission

\ discussion meeting piesided over by Ambassador Ahmed followed at the embassy auditorium where leading members of the Bangladesh community representing most US-based Bangladeshi organisations and associations as well as embassy officials and staff participated. Counselor Kamrul Hasan conducted the meeting