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Historical Places >>Central Shahid Minar
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Central
Shahid Minar The Monument is the
symbol of Bangladesh Nationalism.
It was built to commemorate the
martyrs of historic Language Movement
of 1952. Although this movement
was apparently for the recognition
of Bangla as one of the state languages
of the then Pakistan, it was in
fact, the first outburst of popular
feelings against unpopular and autocratic
government. |
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subsequent movements in Bangladesh leading
to its independence in 1971, owe their
origin to this movement and, therefore,
this monument has become a place of pilgrimage
for 120 million Bangladeshis. |
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