BGSBU Celebrates International Mother Language Day with Enthusiasm

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RAJOURI FEB 23:–Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) marked International Mother Language Day with great enthusiasm, reaffirming its commitment to linguistic diversity and cultural heritage. The event, organized by the Department of Urdu, School of Languages, featured a series of programs aimed at highlighting the importance of preserving and promoting mother languages.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Jawaid Iqbal, in his address, emphasized the crucial role of linguistic diversity in fostering inclusive societies. He underscored the significance of mother languages in preserving cultural identity and encouraged students to take pride in their linguistic roots. Prof. Iqbal highlighted that languages form the foundation of communication, culture, and identity, stressing the need to safeguard regional languages for future generations. He further noted that in the era of globalization, linguistic diversity must be celebrated to promote unity, inclusivity, and mutual understanding among communities.

The event featured paper presentations and poetry recitations in various regional languages, showcasing the richness of linguistic heritage. A Mushaira was also organized, where poets from the University fraternity captivated the audience with their literary expressions celebrating linguistic and cultural diversity.

Among those present were Dr. A. A. Shah, Dean of Students; Dr. Shams Kamal Anjum, Head, Department of Arabic; Prof. Anjum Awam, Chair Professor, CGPKL; Dr. Liaqat Nayyar, and Dr. Asif Malik, Assistant Professors, Department of Urdu.

The celebration reaffirmed BGSBU’s commitment to promoting linguistic heritage and fostering academic discourse on multilingualism.