Asiatic Society to launch cultural survey of Bangladesh on January 24
Monday, 7 January 2008
FE Report
The Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (ASB) will launch cultural survey of Bangladesh in 12 volumes on January 24.
Professor Sirajul Islam has been appointed chief editor of the survey that aims at documentation of the country's cultural history, tradition and heritage. ASB undertook the project in 2004.
Meanwhile, the 56th founding day lecture of ASB was held at the society auditorium Saturday. ASB President Professor Emajuddin Ahmed presided over the programme, while Professor Anisuzzaman presented the keynote paper on the state of languages in Bangladesh.
Professor Anisuzzaman mentioned the historical background of Bangla language, and emphasised introducing it in all spheres of life. He also urged to bring a discipline in spelling of Bangla words, and to take necessary measures in protecting the languages of the country's small community groups. He strongly suggested a national language policy to this effect.
Prof Emajuddin cited the ill-effects of globalisation on languages, which is being considered as a new threat, and has been emerging as the language imperialism across the world. He also urged all to safeguard the country's linguistic and cultural heritage.
ASB General Secretary Prof Sajahan Miah reassured the commitment of the society in fostering educational, cultural and intellectual excellence to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
ASB fellows, life members and members along with other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.
The Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (ASB) will launch cultural survey of Bangladesh in 12 volumes on January 24.
Professor Sirajul Islam has been appointed chief editor of the survey that aims at documentation of the country's cultural history, tradition and heritage. ASB undertook the project in 2004.
Meanwhile, the 56th founding day lecture of ASB was held at the society auditorium Saturday. ASB President Professor Emajuddin Ahmed presided over the programme, while Professor Anisuzzaman presented the keynote paper on the state of languages in Bangladesh.
Professor Anisuzzaman mentioned the historical background of Bangla language, and emphasised introducing it in all spheres of life. He also urged to bring a discipline in spelling of Bangla words, and to take necessary measures in protecting the languages of the country's small community groups. He strongly suggested a national language policy to this effect.
Prof Emajuddin cited the ill-effects of globalisation on languages, which is being considered as a new threat, and has been emerging as the language imperialism across the world. He also urged all to safeguard the country's linguistic and cultural heritage.
ASB General Secretary Prof Sajahan Miah reassured the commitment of the society in fostering educational, cultural and intellectual excellence to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
ASB fellows, life members and members along with other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.