A cultural program titled "ভাষার জন্য ভালোবাসা" was organized to celebrate International Mother Language Day on 20th February 2023 at BRAC University. BRAC University Communication and Language club and BRAC University Leadership Development Forum organized the event under the supervision of Office of Co-curricular Activities (OCA). The program included cultural performances by national and international students of BRAC university to show their love and appreciation for all mother tongues.
The campus was decorated with various slogans and artworks marking the Martyr’s day and International Mother Language Day, while cutouts of letters of different languages were also showcased. BRAC University students along with the international students performed the song “Amar Vai Er Rokte Rangano”. Other songs performed in this program were - Dhono Dhanno Puspo Vora, Ami Banglay Gaan Gai, Ekti Bangladesh, Ora amar mukher vasa kaira nite chay, Rokte amar proloy dole, Amay gethe deo na mago, Karar oi louho kopat. A video made by the international students of BRAC University on the importance of mother tongues and International Mother Language Day was also screened.
Dr. Dave Dowland, Registrar, BRAC university and Tahsina Rahman, Joint Director, Student Life spoke at the event.