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'Amar Ekushey' observed in Rajshahi

Abu Kalam Ratan, ru
'Amar Ekushey' (International Mother Language Day) was observed at Rajshahi University (RU) and the city with much fervour.
Ekushey programme on RU campus began with ProVice Chancellor, Professor Mamunul Keramat and other RU higher ups placing wreaths at the university Shaheed Minar premises.
Rajshahi University Teachers Association (RUTA), Progressive Teachers Association (PTA), RU Officer and Employees Association, Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), Samajtantrik Chhatra Front (SCF), Bangladesh
Chhatra Federation (BCF), Bangladesh Chhatra Union (BCU), Sammilito Sangskritik Jote (SSJ), Udichi RU unit. Anushilon Drama Group, Gono Shilphi Sangstha, Bangabandhu Parishad and Jatiyatabadi Samajik Sangskritik Sangstha (JSSS) also placed wreaths at Shaheed Minar and recalled the Language Movement martyrs who sacrificed their lives for our mother tongue.
Many cultural organisations also placed wreaths at Shaheed Dr. Zoha's grave.
In the morning, Shaheed Smriti Sangrahashala organised an art and patriotic songs competition at Mukto Mancho premises for children.
Poetry recitation and an
essay writing competition were also held at Shaheed Minar premises on the occasion.
National flags were hoisted at half-mast atop all buildings of the university, including the administrative building, VC's residence, library and student halls.
Rajshahi University Teachers Association (Ruta), Progressive Teachers Association (PTA) and Officers Union also held separate meetings at Zubairi Bhaban and paid tribute to the Language movement martyrs.
'Bhadon' and 'Shajon' (blood donation groups) also organised a blood donation programme at the Shaheed Minar premises.
Anushilon theatre group,
Udichi and Sammilito Sangskritik Jote organised separate cultural programmes and performed plays. Meanwhile, 'Shanon' (a poetry recitation group), organised a programme at the Folklore Ground.
In the city, mayor AHM Khairuzzaman Liton, Metropolitan Press Club, Rajshahi Press Club and many other socio-cultural organisations also placed wreathes at Bhubon Mohan Park Shaheed Minar.
Several cultural organisations held discussions, cultural programmes, including patriotic songs and Nazrul songs, at Bhubon Mohan Park premises in memory of the intrepid Language Movement martyrs.