Shaheed Minar, Memorial at University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
The Shaheed Minar rises 14 meters high with a central tower and multiple pillars, featuring modern architectural elements designed by Hamidur Rahman.
The memorial commemorates the students killed during the 1952 Language Movement protests when demonstrators demanded Bengali language recognition in East Pakistan.
Each February 21st, thousands gather at the memorial to celebrate International Mother Language Day by placing flowers and participating in cultural performances.
The memorial stands within the University of Dhaka campus, accessible through multiple entrances and surrounded by educational institutions and historical landmarks.
The monument's design incorporates abstract forms representing mother and children, symbolizing the maternal nature of the Bengali language.
Location: Dhaka
Architects: Hamidur Rahman
Architectural style: modern architecture
Height: 14 m
GPS coordinates: 23.72217,90.39499
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:31
Bangladesh offers diverse photography subjects through its landscapes and culture. The tea gardens of Sylhet, mosques in Dhaka, and beaches of Cox's Bazar display the country's geographic range. Historical structures and modern buildings document the evolution of Bengali architecture.
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