Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh ITO Naoki
Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh ITO Naoki has paid tribute to
the language heroes who sacrificed their lives in 1952 to preserve their own
language, Bengali.
In a message on International Mother Language Day, he said,
"I on behalf of the people of Japan would like to pay my heartfelt tribute
to the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives, almost 60 years ago, to
preserve their own language, Bengali
"I am glad to observe the International Mother Language
Day from Bangladesh, where this celebration has its origin. Since the language
movement eventually led to the independence of Bangladesh, it is very special
to share the celebration this year, the 50th anniversary of the independence of
Bangladesh," he said.
On this day, we should be made aware of the fundamental
importance of preserving tradition and languages which will help us promote
multilingualism. It is important not only to appreciate our own mother
languages, but also to respect other languages and peoples who have their own
identities. In that sense, I believe observing this special day has significant
meaning for mutual understanding and promoting peace in both global and local
context.
"This year will mark the 50th anniversary of
Bangladesh’s independence, and the following year 2022 will mark the 50th
anniversary of the establishment of our diplomatic relations." said the
Ambassador.
"As
we reflect on these milestones, it is my earnest hope that cultural and human-to-human
interactions between our two countries will continue to grow, and that we will
continue to work together to further develop our partnership and friendship in
the years to come," he added.
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