An artisan writes graffiti on a wall outside the Central Shaheed Minar in the capital, Dhaka, on Sunday ahead of Amar Ekushey and International Mother Language Day tomorrow. Photo: Chinmoy Chakravorty

The capital has sported a colourful look as all preparations are nearing completion to observe the International Mother Language Day befittingly International Mother Language Day tomorrow (February 21).

Apart from decorating the Central Shaheed Minar and its adjacent areas, artistes are passing busy hours in drawing colourful designs to adorn different walls of the University of Dhaka ahead of the countrywide observance of the historic day.

Besides, different organisations and individuals have taken preparations to pay homage to the Language Martyrs who made supreme sacrifices for establishing the rightful place of the mother language in 1952 and inspired the nation to launch movement for a sovereign Bangladesh.

Different political parties including, Bangladesh Awami League and its associate bodies have finalised programmes to mark the day.

The programmes include placing of wreaths at Shaheed Minar, discussion, silent procession in the morning, cultural function and photo exhibition.