“Immortal Ekushey”

Oxford International School has observed Immortal Ekushey February, the International Mother Language Day with due solemnity and in a befitting manner. The day’s program started with hoisting of the National flag at half-mast. Flower wreaths were placed at the Shahid Minar, by Management Board, Principal, Teachers & Students.

 Dr. Harun-Ur Rashid, pro vice Chancellor of Dhaka University was present as chief guest, poet Alfred Khokon and poet Zahid Reza Noor were present as guest of honour while “Ekushey sommanona podok” were handed over to those distinguished guests in recognition of their contributions to our cultural values and social relationships.

The morning began with the mourning song “Amar vaier rokte rangano ekushey february….ami ki vulite pari”. The school auditorium was decorated with Bangla Alphabet and “ Ekushe Slogan”. All the members of OIS wore black and red armbands as a symbol of mourning day.

A one minute silence was observed in memory of the Language Movement martyrs. At the discussion, speakers urged to make our progeny aware of the sanguinary past of our mother tongue and to introduce Bangla to our children at mass level as a medium of communication.

Poem recitations, patriotic songs, a series of dance were presented by the young stars of the school, during this program. The program was ended with a stage drama ‘KOBOR’ performed by Drama dept of Oxford International School.