Historical Memory Journey
Abul Barkat
Language martyr of 1952
An MA student of Political Science at Dhaka University, he joined the 21 February 1952 protest and was fatally wounded by police firing.
Context
Dhaka Medical College area, 21 February 1952.
Contribution
An MA student of Political Science at Dhaka University, he joined the 21 February 1952 protest and was fatally wounded by police firing.
Impact
His death made the language struggle a sacred public memory tied to sacrifice and national identity.