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The Language Movement had a major cultural impact on Bengali society. It has inspired the development and celebration of the Bengali language, literature and culture. 21 February, celebrated as Language Movement Day or Shohid Dibosh (Martyrs' Day), is a major national holiday in Bangladesh.
It began to reflect the rise current of social and political awareness, and depicted far ranging social themes from Mahatama Gandhi's anti-untouchability movement to the non-violence movement in the coming decades, many of the jatra plays opposing colonialist ideologies, oppression and eulogising patriots were even banned by the British. [12]
Abu Naeem Mohammad Munier Choudhury (27 November 1925 – 14 December 1971) was a Bangladeshi educationist, playwright, literary critic and political dissident. [1] [2] He was a victim of the mass killing of Bangladeshi intellectuals in 1971.
Bengali theatre has its origins in British rule. It began as private entertainment in the early 19th century. [1] In the pre-independence period, Bengali theatres played a pivotal role in manifesting dislike of the British Raj. After the independence of India in 1947, leftist movements in West Bengal used theatre as a tool for social awareness ...
The Language Movement Day (Bengali: ভাষা আন্দোলন দিবস, romanized: Bhāṣā Āndōlôn Dibôs), officially called Language Martyrs' Day (Bengali: শহীদ দিবস, romanized: Śôhīd Dibôs), is a national holiday of Bangladesh taking place on 21 February each year and commemorating the Bengali language movement and its martyrs.
Language Martyr of 1952 Grave of Shafiur Rahman in Azimpur Graveyard, Dhaka (Photo of 2007). Shafiur Rahman ( Bengali : শফিউর রহমান ; 24 January 1918 – 22 February 1952) is considered in Bangladesh to be a martyr of the language movement which took place in the former East Pakistan .
Kabar written by Munier Chowdhury is a famous play based on the language movement. The theatre performances also significantly influenced the independence struggle of Bangladesh . At present, many NGOs use theatre as a forceful medium to create awareness for many social issues in the rural areas of Bangladesh.
Abul Barkat (Bengali: আবুল বরকত; 16 June 1927 – 21 February 1952) was a protester killed during the Bengali Language Movement protests which took place in the erstwhile East Pakistan (currently Bangladesh), in 1952. [1] [2] He is considered a martyr in Bangladesh. [3] [4]