International Mother Language Day 2024 Celebration

Association for Bangladeshi Students & Scholars (ABSS) at WSU is a non-political and non-profit organization for Bangladeshi students, scholars, and alumni at WSU. ABSS at WSU has connected the multiethnic, multicultural, and diverse WSU community since its formation as an RSO. Among its many achievements, GPSA RSO Excellence Award for 2022-2023, President’s LEAD Award 2016, and GPSA RSO Excellence Award Fall 2015 are noteworthy.

About the International Mother Language Day 2024 (IMLD 2024)
International Mother Language Day is observed commemorating the sacrifice of the civilian citizen of Bangladesh (then East Pakistan) in the language movement during 1952. This event was proclaimed by the General Conference of the UN’s Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in November 1999 and then welcomed the proclamation of the day in its resolution of 2002. The day is celebrated "to promote the preservation and protection of all languages used by peoples of the world.”  The day emphasizes in  strengthening co-operation and attaining quality education for all, in building inclusive knowledge societies and preserving cultural heritage, and in mobilizing community will for applying the benefits of science and technology to sustainable development. Every year the ABSS at WSU celebrates this day with utmost solemnity. The goal of this event is to:

❖ Safeguarding Linguistic Diversity and Multiculturism:

•  IMLD is celebrated with the goal of preserving linguistic diversity, equity
  in education and promoting cultural inclusivity.
  • Cultural performances from diverse cultures, and nations encourage
  intercultural understanding.

❖ Learning Objective:

• This event conveys the history of the language movement of 1952.
• Decoration of the event creates a learning environment for the audience by displaying indigenous art forms, like Alpana, Nakshi Kantha art, calligraphy etc.

❖ Supporting local communities:

• This event is open for all to engage different local communities
• Authentic Bangladeshi cuisine is catered by local vendors.