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'''Ekushey Padak''' | '''Ekushey Padak''' is the second highest civilian award in [[Bangladesh]], introduced in memory of the martyrs of the [[Bengali Language Movement]] of 1952.<ref name="Banglapedia">{{cite book |last=Khan |first=Sanjida |year=2012 |chapter=National Awards |chapter-url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=National_Awards |editor1-last=Islam |editor1-first=Sirajul |editor1-link=Sirajul Islam |editor2-last=Jamal |editor2-first=Ahmed A. |title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh |edition=Second |publisher=[[Asiatic Society of Bangladesh]] |access-date=2016-03-12 |archive-date=2021-12-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224091531/https://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=National_Awards |url-status=live }}</ref> The award is given to recognize contributions in a number of fields, including culture, education, and economics. The Ministry of Cultural Affairs administers the award.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.theindependentbd.com/post/104540 |title=Nomination proposals sought for Ekushey Padak-2018 |work=The Independent |location=Dhaka |date=17 July 2017 |access-date=21 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180121190216/http://www.theindependentbd.com/post/104540 |archive-date=21 January 2018 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
The award consists of an 18-carat [[gold]] medal weighing 3 [[Tola (unit)|tolas]], a certificate of honour and a cash award.<ref name=Banglapedia/> The medal was designed by the artist [[Nitun Kundu]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Artist Nitun Kundu passes away |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/2006/09/16/d6091601044.htm |newspaper=The Daily Star |date=16 September 2006 |access-date=10 October 2006 |archive-date=2 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130302015050/http://www.thedailystar.net/2006/09/16/d6091601044.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> The amount of the cash reward was originally ৳ 25,000, but it was increased to ৳ 100,000 in 2015, to ৳ 200,000 in 2017 and to ৳ 400,000 as of November 2019.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2019/11/21/national-awards-money-doubled-amount-for-independence-award-raised-to-tk-500000 |title=National awards money doubled, amount for Independence Award raised to Tk 500,000 |work=bdnews24.com |date=21 November 2019 |access-date=13 March 2022 |archive-date=18 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220318095344/https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2019/11/21/national-awards-money-doubled-amount-for-independence-award-raised-to-tk-500000 |url-status=live }}</ref> | The award consists of an 18-carat [[gold]] medal weighing 3 [[Tola (unit)|tolas]], a certificate of honour and a cash award.<ref name="Banglapedia" /> The medal was designed by the artist [[Nitun Kundu]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Artist Nitun Kundu passes away |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/2006/09/16/d6091601044.htm |newspaper=The Daily Star |date=16 September 2006 |access-date=10 October 2006 |archive-date=2 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130302015050/http://www.thedailystar.net/2006/09/16/d6091601044.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> The amount of the cash reward was originally ৳ 25,000, but it was increased to ৳ 100,000 in 2015, to ৳ 200,000 in 2017 and to ৳ 400,000 as of November 2019.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2019/11/21/national-awards-money-doubled-amount-for-independence-award-raised-to-tk-500000 |title=National awards money doubled, amount for Independence Award raised to Tk 500,000 |work=bdnews24.com |date=21 November 2019 |access-date=13 March 2022 |archive-date=18 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220318095344/https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2019/11/21/national-awards-money-doubled-amount-for-independence-award-raised-to-tk-500000 |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
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In the case of Ekushey Padak, following methods are followed. | In the case of Ekushey Padak, following methods are followed. | ||
# All the ministries / divisions, deputy commissioners and the Ministry of Culture, under the attachment table, are requested to give a proposal to the Directorate / Department / Organization and the award of prizes to the public universities. All electronic and print press releases are published to get the names of eligible people to receive this award or nomination. In addition, full information was published on the information ministry website. | #All the ministries / divisions, deputy commissioners and the Ministry of Culture, under the attachment table, are requested to give a proposal to the Directorate / Department / Organization and the award of prizes to the public universities. All electronic and print press releases are published to get the names of eligible people to receive this award or nomination. In addition, full information was published on the information ministry website. | ||
# Those who have previously received Ekushey Padak or Independence Medal can send nomination proposals to qualified individuals or organizations. | #Those who have previously received Ekushey Padak or Independence Medal can send nomination proposals to qualified individuals or organizations. | ||
# The proposers have to mention about their proposed person about 350 words in their short biography and in the organization, the identity of the organization (including proofs). | #The proposers have to mention about their proposed person about 350 words in their short biography and in the organization, the identity of the organization (including proofs). | ||
# The National Committee on Citizenship and Cultural Affairs, the sub-committee selects the primary list for selection of Ekushey Padak nomination or submits the appropriate person or organization to the Prime Minister in the consideration of the cabinet committee. | #The National Committee on Citizenship and Cultural Affairs, the sub-committee selects the primary list for selection of Ekushey Padak nomination or submits the appropriate person or organization to the Prime Minister in the consideration of the cabinet committee. | ||
# If the Prime Minister approves, the name of the person (class) / institution (s) selected in the radio, television and newspapers in the first week of February is published. Earlier, the ministry of culture will contact the person / organization (posthumous paternal or his / her / her successor) in the respective medal and accept the acceptance of medal from them. | #If the Prime Minister approves, the name of the person (class) / institution (s) selected in the radio, television and newspapers in the first week of February is published. Earlier, the ministry of culture will contact the person / organization (posthumous paternal or his / her / her successor) in the respective medal and accept the acceptance of medal from them. | ||
# If a person / institution refuses to accept the medal or does not have their opinion at the particular time, then it will be reported to the cabinet division. Name of that person / organization will not be included in the final list of medals and their names will not be declared as medal recipients. | #If a person / institution refuses to accept the medal or does not have their opinion at the particular time, then it will be reported to the cabinet division. Name of that person / organization will not be included in the final list of medals and their names will not be declared as medal recipients. | ||
# The Honorable President / Prime Minister will lift the Ekushey Padak in the year when the names of the recipients will be announced.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.moca.gov.bd/site/page/3cd3fd38-2866-46a4-931b-0593cf89239e/%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%80%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE |script-title=bn:একুশে পদক প্রদান নীতিমালা |trans-title=Method of giving Ekushey Padak |website=[[Ministry of Cultural Affairs (Bangladesh)|Ministry of Culture]] |language=bn |access-date=27 February 2018 |archive-date=9 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161209165117/http://www.moca.gov.bd/site/page/3cd3fd38-2866-46a4-931b-0593cf89239e/%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%80%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE |url-status=live }}</ref> | #The Honorable President / Prime Minister will lift the Ekushey Padak in the year when the names of the recipients will be announced.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.moca.gov.bd/site/page/3cd3fd38-2866-46a4-931b-0593cf89239e/%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%80%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE |script-title=bn:একুশে পদক প্রদান নীতিমালা |trans-title=Method of giving Ekushey Padak |website=[[Ministry of Cultural Affairs (Bangladesh)|Ministry of Culture]] |language=bn |access-date=27 February 2018 |archive-date=9 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161209165117/http://www.moca.gov.bd/site/page/3cd3fd38-2866-46a4-931b-0593cf89239e/%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%80%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
==Fields== | ==Fields== | ||
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===Ekushey Padak in Economy=== | ===Ekushey Padak in Economy=== | ||
Ekushey Padak in Economy ({{langx|bn|অর্থনীতিতে একুশে পদক}}) is given to recognize the unique contribution of Bangladesh's economy by Bangladeshi citizens.<ref name="auto" /> In 2013, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced, and first Bangladeshi to receive the award was [[Moynul Islam|Dr. Moynul Islam]].<ref name="auto5">{{cite web |url=https://www.moca.gov.bd/site/notices/80de6297-2f40-4198-ac4c-f96084b36b7c/একুশে-পদক-২০১৮-প্রদান |script-title=bn:একুশে পদক ২০১৮ প্রদান |website=[[Ministry of Cultural Affairs (Bangladesh)|Ministry of Culture]] |date=8 February 2018 |language=bn |access-date=12 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180312191053/http://www.moca.gov.bd/site/notices/80de6297-2f40-4198-ac4c-f96084b36b7c/%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%95-%E0%A7%A8%E0%A7%A6%E0%A7%A7%E0%A7%AE-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8 |archive-date=12 March 2018 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="auto6">{{cite news |script-title=bn:একুশে পদক পাচ্ছেন একুশ গুণী |trans-title=Twenty-one people receiving Ekushey Padak |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/article/1427161 |work=Prothom Alo |date=8 February 2018 |language=bn |access-date=12 March 2018 |archive-date=18 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180918160827/https://www.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/article/1427161 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto2"/><ref name="auto3"/><ref name="auto4"/> | Ekushey Padak in Economy ({{langx|bn|অর্থনীতিতে একুশে পদক}}) is given to recognize the unique contribution of Bangladesh's economy by Bangladeshi citizens.<ref name="auto" /> In 2013, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced, and first Bangladeshi to receive the award was [[Moynul Islam|Dr. Moynul Islam]].<ref name="auto5">{{cite web |url=https://www.moca.gov.bd/site/notices/80de6297-2f40-4198-ac4c-f96084b36b7c/একুশে-পদক-২০১৮-প্রদান |script-title=bn:একুশে পদক ২০১৮ প্রদান |website=[[Ministry of Cultural Affairs (Bangladesh)|Ministry of Culture]] |date=8 February 2018 |language=bn |access-date=12 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180312191053/http://www.moca.gov.bd/site/notices/80de6297-2f40-4198-ac4c-f96084b36b7c/%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%95-%E0%A7%A8%E0%A7%A6%E0%A7%A7%E0%A7%AE-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8 |archive-date=12 March 2018 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="auto6">{{cite news |script-title=bn:একুশে পদক পাচ্ছেন একুশ গুণী |trans-title=Twenty-one people receiving Ekushey Padak |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/article/1427161 |work=Prothom Alo |date=8 February 2018 |language=bn |access-date=12 March 2018 |archive-date=18 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180918160827/https://www.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/article/1427161 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="auto1" /><ref name="auto2" /><ref name="auto3" /><ref name="auto4" /> | ||
===Ekushey Padak in Education=== | ===Ekushey Padak in Education=== | ||
Ekushey Padak in Education ({{langx|bn|শিক্ষায় একুশে পদক}}) is given to recognize of [[Bangladesh]] the unique contributions of the education system.<ref name="auto"/> In 1976, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced in the beginning [[Muhammad Qudrat-i-Khuda]] and [[Muhammad Mansuruddin|Muhammad Mansur Uddin]] Ekushey Padak in Education was given.<ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto2"/><ref name="auto3"/><ref name="auto4"/> | Ekushey Padak in Education ({{langx|bn|শিক্ষায় একুশে পদক}}) is given to recognize of [[Bangladesh]] the unique contributions of the education system.<ref name="auto" /> In 1976, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced in the beginning [[Muhammad Qudrat-i-Khuda]] and [[Muhammad Mansuruddin|Muhammad Mansur Uddin]] Ekushey Padak in Education was given.<ref name="auto1" /><ref name="auto2" /><ref name="auto3" /><ref name="auto4" /> | ||
===Ekushey Padak in Journalism=== | ===Ekushey Padak in Journalism=== | ||
Ekushey Padak in Journalism ({{langx|bn|সাংবাদিকতায় একুশে পদক}}) is given to recognize the unique contribution of journalism.<ref name="auto"/> In 1976, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced in the beginning [[Tofazzal Hossain Manik Miah]], [[Abul Kalam Shamsuddin]] and [[Abdus Salam (editor)|Abdus Salam]]<ref>{{cite news |script-title=bn:সম্পাদক আব্দুস সালাম |trans-title=Editor Abdus Salam memorial |url=https://archive.ittefaq.com.bd/index.php?ref=MjBfMDJfMTNfMTRfMV80XzFfMTA4NTAz |work=The Daily Ittefaq |date=13 February 2014 |language=bn |access-date=9 March 2018 |archive-date=27 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180627230842/https://archive.ittefaq.com.bd/index.php?ref=MjBfMDJfMTNfMTRfMV80XzFfMTA4NTAz |url-status=live }}</ref> Ekushey Padak in Journalism was given.<ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto2"/><ref name="auto3"/><ref name="auto4"/> | Ekushey Padak in Journalism ({{langx|bn|সাংবাদিকতায় একুশে পদক}}) is given to recognize the unique contribution of journalism.<ref name="auto" /> In 1976, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced in the beginning [[Tofazzal Hossain Manik Miah]], [[Abul Kalam Shamsuddin]] and [[Abdus Salam (editor)|Abdus Salam]]<ref>{{cite news |script-title=bn:সম্পাদক আব্দুস সালাম |trans-title=Editor Abdus Salam memorial |url=https://archive.ittefaq.com.bd/index.php?ref=MjBfMDJfMTNfMTRfMV80XzFfMTA4NTAz |work=The Daily Ittefaq |date=13 February 2014 |language=bn |access-date=9 March 2018 |archive-date=27 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180627230842/https://archive.ittefaq.com.bd/index.php?ref=MjBfMDJfMTNfMTRfMV80XzFfMTA4NTAz |url-status=live }}</ref> Ekushey Padak in Journalism was given.<ref name="auto1" /><ref name="auto2" /><ref name="auto3" /><ref name="auto4" /> | ||
===Ekushey Padak in Language Movement=== | ===Ekushey Padak in Language Movement=== | ||
Ekushey Padak in Language Movement ({{langx|bn|ভাষা আন্দোলনে একুশে পদক}}) is one of the main fields of the Ekushey Padak. It is a national given to recognize the contribution of [[Bangla Language Movement]] in 1952.<ref name="auto"/> In 2000 [[Abul Barkat|Language Martyr Barkat]], [[Abdul Jabbar|Language Martyr Jabbar]], [[Abdus Salam (activist)|Language Martyr Salam]], [[Rafiquddin Ahmad|Language Martyr Rafiq]], [[Shafiur Rahman|Language Martyr Shafiur]] and language soldier [[Gaziul Haque]] for the first time was given Ekushey Padak in the Language Movement.<ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto2"/><ref name="auto3"/><ref name="auto4"/> | Ekushey Padak in Language Movement ({{langx|bn|ভাষা আন্দোলনে একুশে পদক}}) is one of the main fields of the Ekushey Padak. It is a national given to recognize the contribution of [[Bangla Language Movement]] in 1952.<ref name="auto" /> In 2000 [[Abul Barkat|Language Martyr Barkat]], [[Abdul Jabbar|Language Martyr Jabbar]], [[Abdus Salam (activist)|Language Martyr Salam]], [[Rafiquddin Ahmad|Language Martyr Rafiq]], [[Shafiur Rahman|Language Martyr Shafiur]] and language soldier [[Gaziul Haque]] for the first time was given Ekushey Padak in the Language Movement.<ref name="auto1" /><ref name="auto2" /><ref name="auto3" /><ref name="auto4" /> | ||
===Ekushey Padak in War of Liberation=== | ===Ekushey Padak in War of Liberation=== | ||
Ekushey Padak in War of Liberation ({{langx|bn|মুক্তিযুদ্ধে একুশে পদক}}) is one of the main fields of the Ekushey Padak. It is a national given to recognize the contribution of 1971's [[Bangladesh Liberation War]].<ref name="auto"/> In 2013, [[Ministry of Social Welfare (Bangladesh)|Social Welfare Minister]] [[Enamul Haque Mostafa Shahid]] For the first time, Ekushey Padak was given in Liberation War.<ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto2"/><ref name="auto3"/><ref name="auto4"/> | Ekushey Padak in War of Liberation ({{langx|bn|মুক্তিযুদ্ধে একুশে পদক}}) is one of the main fields of the Ekushey Padak. It is a national given to recognize the contribution of 1971's [[Bangladesh Liberation War]].<ref name="auto" /> In 2013, [[Ministry of Social Welfare (Bangladesh)|Social Welfare Minister]] [[Enamul Haque Mostafa Shahid]] For the first time, Ekushey Padak was given in Liberation War.<ref name="auto1" /><ref name="auto2" /><ref name="auto3" /><ref name="auto4" /> | ||
===Ekushey Padak in Literature=== | ===Ekushey Padak in Literature=== | ||
Ekushey Padak in Literature ({{langx|bn|সাহিত্যে একুশে পদক}}) is given to people belonging to literature in Bengali language to give recognition to their unique contribution.<ref name="auto"/> In 1976, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced in the beginning [[Kazi Nazrul Islam]], [[Natyaguru]] [[Nurul Momen]], [[Jasimuddin|Jasim Uddin]], [[Abdul Quadir]] and [[Sufia Kamal]] Ekushey Padak in Literature was given.<ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto2"/><ref name="auto3"/><ref name="auto4"/> | Ekushey Padak in Literature ({{langx|bn|সাহিত্যে একুশে পদক}}) is given to people belonging to literature in Bengali language to give recognition to their unique contribution.<ref name="auto" /> In 1976, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced in the beginning [[Kazi Nazrul Islam]], [[Natyaguru]] [[Nurul Momen]], [[Jasimuddin|Jasim Uddin]], [[Abdul Quadir]] and [[Sufia Kamal]] Ekushey Padak in Literature was given.<ref name="auto1" /><ref name="auto2" /><ref name="auto3" /><ref name="auto4" /> | ||
===Ekushey Padak in Research=== | ===Ekushey Padak in Research=== | ||
Ekushey Padak in Research ({{langx|bn|গবেষণায় একুশে পদক}}) is given to recognize the unique contribution of Research of Bangladesh.<ref name="auto"/> In 2003, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced in the beginning [[Abdul Mannan Syed]] Ekushey Padak in Research was given.<ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto2"/><ref name="auto3"/><ref name="auto4"/> | Ekushey Padak in Research ({{langx|bn|গবেষণায় একুশে পদক}}) is given to recognize the unique contribution of Research of Bangladesh.<ref name="auto" /> In 2003, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced in the beginning [[Abdul Mannan Syed]] Ekushey Padak in Research was given.<ref name="auto1" /><ref name="auto2" /><ref name="auto3" /><ref name="auto4" /> | ||
===Ekushey Padak in Science and Technology=== | ===Ekushey Padak in Science and Technology=== | ||
Ekushey Padak in Science and Technology ({{langx|bn|বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তিতে একুশে পদক}}) is given by the [[Government of Bangladesh]]. This award given to the recognize the unique contributions in science and technology by Bangladeshi citizens.<ref name="auto"/> In 2000, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced, and first Bangladeshi to receive the award was [[Jamal Nazrul Islam]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.moca.gov.bd/en/images/pdf/Ekushe%20Padak%20Prapto%20List%201976-%202014%20.pdf |title=Ekushey Padakaprita Goodbye and Institution |website=[[Ministry of Cultural Affairs (Bangladesh)|Ministry of Culture]] |id=p. 9 |access-date=10 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140912045305/http://www.moca.gov.bd/en/images/pdf/Ekushe%20Padak%20Prapto%20List%201976-%202014%20.pdf |archive-date=12 September 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto2"/><ref name="auto3"/><ref name="auto4"/> | Ekushey Padak in Science and Technology ({{langx|bn|বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তিতে একুশে পদক}}) is given by the [[Government of Bangladesh]]. This award given to the recognize the unique contributions in science and technology by Bangladeshi citizens.<ref name="auto" /> In 2000, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced, and first Bangladeshi to receive the award was [[Jamal Nazrul Islam]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.moca.gov.bd/en/images/pdf/Ekushe%20Padak%20Prapto%20List%201976-%202014%20.pdf |title=Ekushey Padakaprita Goodbye and Institution |website=[[Ministry of Cultural Affairs (Bangladesh)|Ministry of Culture]] |id=p. 9 |access-date=10 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140912045305/http://www.moca.gov.bd/en/images/pdf/Ekushe%20Padak%20Prapto%20List%201976-%202014%20.pdf |archive-date=12 September 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="auto1" /><ref name="auto2" /><ref name="auto3" /><ref name="auto4" /> | ||
===Ekushey Padak in Social service=== | ===Ekushey Padak in Social service=== | ||
Ekushey Padak in Social service ({{langx|bn|সমাজসেবায় একুশে পদক}}) is given by the [[Government of Bangladesh]]. This award is given to recognize the unique contribution of social service by Bangladeshi citizens.<ref name="auto" /> In 2000, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced in the beginning [[Mohiuddin Ahmed (politician, born 1925)|Mohiuddin Ahmed]] Ekushey Padak in Social service was given.<ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto2"/><ref name="auto3"/><ref name="auto4"/> | Ekushey Padak in Social service ({{langx|bn|সমাজসেবায় একুশে পদক}}) is given by the [[Government of Bangladesh]]. This award is given to recognize the unique contribution of social service by Bangladeshi citizens.<ref name="auto" /> In 2000, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced in the beginning [[Mohiuddin Ahmed (politician, born 1925)|Mohiuddin Ahmed]] Ekushey Padak in Social service was given.<ref name="auto1" /><ref name="auto2" /><ref name="auto3" /><ref name="auto4" /> | ||
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| Type | National Civilian |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Presented by |  Government of Bangladesh |
| Established | 1976 |
| First awarded | 1976 |
| Last awarded | 2024 |
Ekushey Padak is the second highest civilian award in Bangladesh, introduced in memory of the martyrs of the Bengali Language Movement of 1952.[1] The award is given to recognize contributions in a number of fields, including culture, education, and economics. The Ministry of Cultural Affairs administers the award.[2]
The award consists of an 18-carat gold medal weighing 3 tolas, a certificate of honour and a cash award.[1] The medal was designed by the artist Nitun Kundu.[3] The amount of the cash reward was originally ৳ 25,000, but it was increased to ৳ 100,000 in 2015, to ৳ 200,000 in 2017 and to ৳ 400,000 as of November 2019.[4]
Etymology
The name Ekushey[5] is important to Bengali nationalism, referring to 21 February 1952, commemorated as Language Movement Day and International Mother Language Day, when students campaigning for official status of the Bengali language within Pakistan were killed by police.[6]
Method of giving
In the case of Ekushey Padak, following methods are followed.
- All the ministries / divisions, deputy commissioners and the Ministry of Culture, under the attachment table, are requested to give a proposal to the Directorate / Department / Organization and the award of prizes to the public universities. All electronic and print press releases are published to get the names of eligible people to receive this award or nomination. In addition, full information was published on the information ministry website.
- Those who have previously received Ekushey Padak or Independence Medal can send nomination proposals to qualified individuals or organizations.
- The proposers have to mention about their proposed person about 350 words in their short biography and in the organization, the identity of the organization (including proofs).
- The National Committee on Citizenship and Cultural Affairs, the sub-committee selects the primary list for selection of Ekushey Padak nomination or submits the appropriate person or organization to the Prime Minister in the consideration of the cabinet committee.
- If the Prime Minister approves, the name of the person (class) / institution (s) selected in the radio, television and newspapers in the first week of February is published. Earlier, the ministry of culture will contact the person / organization (posthumous paternal or his / her / her successor) in the respective medal and accept the acceptance of medal from them.
- If a person / institution refuses to accept the medal or does not have their opinion at the particular time, then it will be reported to the cabinet division. Name of that person / organization will not be included in the final list of medals and their names will not be declared as medal recipients.
- The Honorable President / Prime Minister will lift the Ekushey Padak in the year when the names of the recipients will be announced.[7]
Fields
Ekushey Padak in Art
Ekushey Padak in Art (Template:Langx) is given to recognize the unique contribution of music, charisma, dance, drama and films of Bangladesh.[8] In 1977, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced in the beginning Abdul Alim, Altaf Mahmud, Gul Mohammad Khan, Ferdousi Rahman, Zaheer Raihan and Rashid Choudhury Ekushey Padak in Art was given.[9][10][11][12]
Ekushey Padak in Economy
Ekushey Padak in Economy (Template:Langx) is given to recognize the unique contribution of Bangladesh's economy by Bangladeshi citizens.[8] In 2013, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced, and first Bangladeshi to receive the award was Dr. Moynul Islam.[13][14][9][10][11][12]
Ekushey Padak in Education
Ekushey Padak in Education (Template:Langx) is given to recognize of Bangladesh the unique contributions of the education system.[8] In 1976, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced in the beginning Muhammad Qudrat-i-Khuda and Muhammad Mansur Uddin Ekushey Padak in Education was given.[9][10][11][12]
Ekushey Padak in Journalism
Ekushey Padak in Journalism (Template:Langx) is given to recognize the unique contribution of journalism.[8] In 1976, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced in the beginning Tofazzal Hossain Manik Miah, Abul Kalam Shamsuddin and Abdus Salam[15] Ekushey Padak in Journalism was given.[9][10][11][12]
Ekushey Padak in Language Movement
Ekushey Padak in Language Movement (Template:Langx) is one of the main fields of the Ekushey Padak. It is a national given to recognize the contribution of Bangla Language Movement in 1952.[8] In 2000 Language Martyr Barkat, Language Martyr Jabbar, Language Martyr Salam, Language Martyr Rafiq, Language Martyr Shafiur and language soldier Gaziul Haque for the first time was given Ekushey Padak in the Language Movement.[9][10][11][12]
Ekushey Padak in War of Liberation
Ekushey Padak in War of Liberation (Template:Langx) is one of the main fields of the Ekushey Padak. It is a national given to recognize the contribution of 1971's Bangladesh Liberation War.[8] In 2013, Social Welfare Minister Enamul Haque Mostafa Shahid For the first time, Ekushey Padak was given in Liberation War.[9][10][11][12]
Ekushey Padak in Literature
Ekushey Padak in Literature (Template:Langx) is given to people belonging to literature in Bengali language to give recognition to their unique contribution.[8] In 1976, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced in the beginning Kazi Nazrul Islam, Natyaguru Nurul Momen, Jasim Uddin, Abdul Quadir and Sufia Kamal Ekushey Padak in Literature was given.[9][10][11][12]
Ekushey Padak in Research
Ekushey Padak in Research (Template:Langx) is given to recognize the unique contribution of Research of Bangladesh.[8] In 2003, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced in the beginning Abdul Mannan Syed Ekushey Padak in Research was given.[9][10][11][12]
Ekushey Padak in Science and Technology
Ekushey Padak in Science and Technology (Template:Langx) is given by the Government of Bangladesh. This award given to the recognize the unique contributions in science and technology by Bangladeshi citizens.[8] In 2000, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced, and first Bangladeshi to receive the award was Jamal Nazrul Islam.[16][9][10][11][12]
Ekushey Padak in Social service
Ekushey Padak in Social service (Template:Langx) is given by the Government of Bangladesh. This award is given to recognize the unique contribution of social service by Bangladeshi citizens.[8] In 2000, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced in the beginning Mohiuddin Ahmed Ekushey Padak in Social service was given.[9][10][11][12]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Khan, Sanjida Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh. Second edition, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, 2012. (Accessed: 2016-03-12)
- ↑ Nomination proposals sought for Ekushey Padak-2018 Accessed: 21 January 2018.
- ↑ Artist Nitun Kundu passes away Accessed: 10 October 2006.
- ↑ National awards money doubled, amount for Independence Award raised to Tk 500,000 Accessed: 13 March 2022.
- ↑ The relevance of ekushey Accessed: 21 January 2018.
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- ↑ 11.00 11.01 11.02 11.03 11.04 11.05 11.06 11.07 11.08 11.09 The overall process of awarding Ekushey Padak Department of Information and Communication Technology, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. Accessed: 28 February 2018.
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- ↑ Ekushey Padakaprita Goodbye and Institution Accessed: 10 March 2018.
External links
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