Biography of Liberation War Heroes Published in Mro Language

News Desk

The Mro community, a significant indigenous group in Bangladesh’s Bandarban and Rangamati districts, faces challenges due to linguistic barriers, as many cannot read or write Bengali. Despite this, they hold a strong desire to learn about the heroic stories of the Liberation War’s Bir Sreshtho awardees. Addressing this need, Yanghan Mro has authored a book titled *”Nommot Tosen Kyak Mi”*, narrating the lives of the seven Liberation War heroes in the Mro language.

Yanghan Mro is a pioneer in educational development for the Mro community. He has previously developed the first dictionary, grammar, and books in the Mro language. His efforts have ignited educational and cultural awareness among the Mro people. Yanghan has also established libraries and conducted educational programs in remote areas, significantly benefiting this underserved community.

The idea for the book arose from a personal encounter. On December 14, 2017, at a parents’ annual meeting at a Mro-language school in the Thanchi area, Yanghan met a teacher named Chadui Mro. Chadui expressed his regret, saying, “If only the book were written in the Mro language, I could also learn about the Bir Sreshtho.” This statement deeply moved Yanghan, inspiring him to write the biographies in Mro. After eight years, his dream has come to fruition, enabling the Mro people to learn about the Liberation War heroes in their mother tongue.

Through this publication, the Mro community can now read about the bravery and sacrifices of the Liberation War heroes in their language, fostering cultural pride and awareness. The book represents a significant achievement, allowing the Mro people to engage with Bangladesh’s history in a way that resonates with their identity.