The chapter celebrated the International Mother Language Day on 21 February. The occasion marks the day in 1952, when several people sacrificed their lives for the Bangla language. It is also known as Shaheed Day, 'Ekushe' (21st), Language Movement Day, Martyrs' Day, or 'Shohid Dibos'. To commemorate the occasion, Bangladeshis visit Shaheed Minar, a monument built in the memory of those who lost their lives during the protests in 1952. After the movement, Bangla got the status of state language in the region, which was then known as East Pakistan.