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Shaheed Minar
The Shaheed Minar in Dhaka is a national monument dedicated to the Language Movement of 1952. During this movement, students protested for the recognition of Bengali as an official language, and several activists were killed. The original monument was erected immediately after the events but was soon destroyed by the police. The current design was created by sculptor Hamidur Rahman and completed in 1963, then rebuilt in 1972 after being damaged during the 1971 war. The architecture symbolizes a mother with her fallen sons, represented by a central structure and smaller columns on the sides. The monument stands on a raised platform and is a central location for cultural gatherings in Bangladesh. Every year on February 21st, solemn ceremonies are held here, with thousands of people laying flowers while walking barefoot. It remains a powerful symbol of cultural identity and the resilient spirit of the Bengali people. The site holds deep emotional significance for the entire nation.
- Location: Bangladesh
- Top sights: Central Shaheed Minar · Dhaka Gate · National Eidgah
- Nearby: Narayanganj (11 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jan, Feb, Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 18 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 |
| Rain mm | 9 | 20 | 50 | 149 | 292 | 382 | 437 | 359 | 283 | 185 | 38 | 18 |
📋 Practical info
Geography
Facts
- First monument was built on February 23, 1952.
- The current design was completed by Hamidur Rahman in 1963.
- The central structure reaches a height of 14 meters.
- Destroyed during the 1971 war and rebuilt in 1972.
- Center of International Mother Language Day celebrations.
- UNESCO officially recognized February 21st in 1999.
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