Shaheed Minar
Shaheed Minar is a monument located in Dhaka, Bangladesh, dedicated to the martyrs of the Language Movement of 1952. It was built to honor those who sacrificed their lives for the recognition of the Bengali language as one of the official languages of Pakistan. The structure features a tall, white pillar and is surrounded by a beautiful park, making it a popular site for visitors.
The monument was inaugurated in 1963 and has since become a symbol of Bengali pride and cultural identity. Every year, on February 21, people gather at Shaheed Minar to pay their respects, reflecting the importance of language and heritage in the nation’s history.