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New York State celebrates International Mother Language Day 2026. This year, we’re honoring our state’s linguistic diversity by inviting you to tell us: What does your mother language mean to you? Share your thoughts here: https://on.ny.gov/2026IMLDay International Mother Language Day is celebrated each year on February 21, the day in 1952 that the people of Bangladesh fought for their right to speak Bangla, their mother language. Today, Bangla is one of over 800 mother languages spoken across N