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Children of 1971 was founded as storytelling platform for all Bengalis.

Our purpose is to heal those within the diaspora, foster cultural appreciation, and build a community by connecting our varied identities through common language and culture. “চিলড্রেন অফ ১৯৭১” বাংলাদেশী বংশোদ্ভুতদের একটি গল্প বলার সামাজিক মাধ্যম । আমাদের উদ্দেশ্য হলো প্রবাসীদের নিরাময় করা সাথে তাদের সাংস্কৃতিক চর্চাকে তুলে ধরা এবং সাধারণ ভাষা ও সংস্কৃতির মাধ্যমে আমাদের মধ্যে লুকিয়ে থাকা বিভিন্ন ব্যাক্তি পরিচিতি গুলোকে সম্মিলিত করে একটি সম্প্রদায় গঠন করা |

04/14/2026

Shuvo Noboborsho!

03/26/2026

Happy Independence Day, Bangladesh! 🇧🇩
Today we honor the strength, sacrifice, and resilience that shaped our nation. Woven through every thread of our history, rooted in our land, flowing through our rivers, and rising with the sun. May we continue to carry this legacy forward through the spirit of our people, for generations to come.

02/21/2026

Ekushey February is more than a date on the calendar — it is a tribute to our history, our resilience, and the power of language to shape who we are. Born from the historic Language Movement of 1952, this day honors the brave souls who stood up for the right to speak in our mother tongue, Bangla. International Mother Language Day celebrates language not only as a means of communication, but as the heart of culture, heritage, and identity.

This year’s theme — “Youth voices on multilingual education” — highlights the vital role young people play in shaping inclusive and empowering learning environments where every language can thrive. It calls us to listen to the next generation, to value all languages in education, and to embrace the richness that multilingualism brings to our communities. The United Nations emphasizes that multilingualism is not only a social reality but a fundamental human trait and a powerful educational approach, with youth playing a key role in making linguistic diversity more visible and valued.

As we continue to learn, speak, read, and teach Bangla, we carry the spirit of Ekushey forward. By uplifting young voices and championing multilingual education, we honor the sacrifices of the past while building a more inclusive and hopeful future for generations to come.

12/16/2025

Born from sacrifice, raised with resilience, and carried forward by generations. We proudly fly our flag every day—but especially today. Happy Victory Day, Bangladesh! Joy Bangla 🇧🇩

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http://Childrenof1971.org/

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