International Mother Language Day is a worldwide annual
observance held on 21 February to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural
diversity and to promote multilingualism. First announced by UNESCO on 17 November
1999, it was formally recognized by the United Nations General Assembly with
the adoption of UN resolution 56/262 in 2002. Mother Language Day is part of a
broader initiative "to promote the preservation and protection of all
languages used by peoples of the world" as adopted by the UN General
Assembly on 16 May 2007, which also established 2008 as the International Year
of Languages. The idea to celebrate International Mother Language Day was the
initiative of Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, 21 February is the anniversary of the
day when the people of Bangladesh (then East Pakistan) fought for recognition
for the Bangla language. It is also celebrated in West Bengal.
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