Historical Events tagged with "bengali language"

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Protests for Bengali Language Recognition

February 21st, 1952 73 years ago

Students at the University of Dhaka protested for the recognition of Bengali as a state language of Pakistan, clashing with police. The protest escalated, resulting in police firing on demonstrators, leading to several fatalities. This significant uprising marked a crucial step in the struggle for Bengali rights and identity.

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