Indian linguist and folklorist Dr. Mahendra Kumar Mishra was awarded the International Mother Language Award 2023 by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka for his contribution to the preservation of indigenous languages in India.
Key BCS Exam Facts:
- Award Institution: The International Mother Language Award was introduced by the Government of Bangladesh in 2021, administered by the International Mother Language Institute (IMLI), Dhaka.
- Frequency: It is a biennial award (given once every two years) to two national and two international recipients.
- Significance: It highlights Bangladesh's leadership in global language preservation, commemorating the Language Movement of 1952.