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International Mother Language Day - Cultural show at AIUB

Star Campus Desk

THE teachers and students of the Faculty of Arts & Social Science of the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) organized a series of programs in celebration of the International Mother Language Day, which included Literary Competition, Poster Painting and Drawing Competition, and a colorful multicultural show participated by the Bangladeshi and foreign students of AIUB. Radio Today, the media partner, broadcast the event live.

Prof. Abdullah Abu Sayeed, renowned educationist and social activist, was present as the Chief Guest of the event. Much to the delight of the full-house exuberant audience which included students of all disciplines, teachers and officers, the program began with a welcome speech by Dr. Charles Villanueva, Dean of Social Sciences, who introduced Prof. Abdullah Abu Sayeed as a proud recipient of Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2004.

In his luminous speech blended with humor and knowledge, Prof. Sayeed stressed the need for nourishing the love and passion for mother tongue. He explained how Bangalees, as a nation, has traditionally thrived for enlightenment by being internationalistic and patriotic at the same time. 'We all need English as the most useful tool of openness and global communication, but not disregarding Bangla, one of the most modern dynamic languages of the world,' he said.

After the colorful multicultural show, Prof. Sayeed distributed prizes among the winners of the Literary and Art contests. He appreciated the initiative of the teachers of Arts and Social Sciences in promoting literary and cultural pursuits and making students participate in such large numbers.