February 21 is celebrated as International _______ _________ day. It has been observed since 2000. It was first announced by UNESCO and later recognised by UN General Assembly.
The date corresponds to the day in 1952 when students from the University of Dhaka, demonstrating for inclusion of something as a National symbol in East Pakistan were shot dead by police near the Dhaka High Court.
Fill in the blanks.
[+ Show Answer]
International Mother Language Day
They were demonstrating for the recognition of Bengali as one of the two national languages of East Pakistan.