Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has paid rich tribute to the martyrs of the historic Language Movement, marking Amar Ekushey and International Mother Language Day.
He paid homage by placing a wreath at the Central Shaheed Minar in the city at 12:12am on Friday.
The chief adviser arrived on the Shaheed Minar premises when the clock struck 12 midnight.
He proceeded to the altar of the Central Shaheed Minar at a slow pace while the historic immortal song on Amar Ekushey “Amar Bhaiyer Rokte Rangano Ekushey February . . . Ami Ki Bhulitey Pari?” was being played.
Prof Yunus stood in solemn silence for some time as a mark of profound respect to the memories of the language heroes.
Advisers to the interim government, chiefs of the three services, freedom fighters, diplomats, and high civil and military officials were present on the occasion.
Later, the Shaheed Minar was opened to the public when hundreds of people from all walks of life walked barefoot with flowers in their hands and humming “Amar Bhaiyer Rokte Rangano Ekushey February” to recall the supreme sacrifice of the language heroes on this day in 1952.
