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The Bengali language movement and the banning of Rabindranath Tagore's works by the central government of Pakistan led to a movement by the intellectuals of Dhaka that led to an increase in the use of Central Standard Bengali in the city in the 1950s and 1960s.
Language Movement began in 1948 and reached its climax in the killing of 21 February 1952, and ended in the adoption of Bangla as one of the state languages of Pakistan.
Language Movement began in 1948 and reached its climax in the killing of 21 February 1952, and ended in the adoption of Bangla as one of the state languages of Pakistan. The question as to what would be the state language of Pakistan was raised immediately after its creation.
Feb 21, 2024 · The Language Movement of 1952 did more than just advocate for linguistic rights; it ignited a sense of national identity among the Bengali-speaking population. This sense of identity and unity played a crucial role in the eventual struggle for independence, leading to the birth of Bangladesh in 1971.
January 26, 1952. The Basic Principles Committee of the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan announces its recommendation that Urdu should be the only state language. In a public meting at Paltan Maidan, Dhaka, Prime Minister Nazimuddin declares that Urdu alone will be the state language of Pakistan.
The Bengali Language Movement of 1952 was a significant event in the history of Bangladesh. The movement, which got its start as a protest against Pakistan's declaration of Urdu as its sole official language, grew to represent the Bengali people's resistance and cohesion.
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Feb 21, 2022 · The language movement began in 1948 (though the origin of the issue could be traced further back in time as many historians did) and came to a closure with the event of February 21, 1952,...
