The Canadian House of Commons on Thursday (March 30) passed Bill S-214 on International Mother Language Day Act.

A press release in this regard has been issued by the Bangladesh High Commission in Canada on Friday (March 31).

According to the press release, Canada will now officially honour and celebrate International Mother Language Day on February 21 every year.

It is a historic moment for Bangladeshi Canadians and the proponents of mother tongues globally, the press release read.

On the occasion, the high commission acknowledged the contribution of late Rafiqul Islam, Abdus Salam and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for getting International Mother Language Day adopted by UNESCO in 1999 and later by the United Nations.

BDST: 1607 HRS, MAR 31, 2023
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