The Language Movement of 1952, which called for Bangla to become the official language, started at the old Dhaka University gate, which is now associated with Dhaka Medical College. A signboard has been put up in the area to draw attention to its significance, but most of the area is occupied by street hawkers. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin The Language Movement of 1952, which called for Bangla to become the official language, started at the old Dhaka University gate, which is now associated with Dhaka Medical College. A signboard has been put up in the area to draw attention to its significance, but most of the area is occupied by street hawkers. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin