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'''Ekushey Padak''' | '''Ekushey Padak''' is one of the highest [[civilian]] [[award]]s in [[Bangladesh]]. It was introduced in memory of the martyrs of the [[Bengali Language Movement|Language Movement of 1952]].<ref name="Gupta691">Om Gupta, ''Encyclopaedia of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh'' (Delhi: Isha Books, 2006), p. 691</ref> | ||
The award consists of 100,000 [[Taka]], an 18 [[Carat (purity)|carat]] [[gold]] medal weighing 3 [[Tola (unit)|tolas]]. It also includes a certificate of honour.<ref name=Gupta691/> The medal was designed by the artist [[Nitun Kundu]].<ref name="kunduobit">[http://www.thedailystar.net/2006/09/16/d6091601044.htm Obituary of Nitun Kundu], The Daily Star, September 16, 2006.</ref> | The award consists of 100,000 [[Taka]], an 18 [[Carat (purity)|carat]] [[gold]] medal weighing 3 [[Tola (unit)|tolas]]. It also includes a certificate of honour.<ref name="Gupta691" /> The medal was designed by the artist [[Nitun Kundu]].<ref name="kunduobit">[http://www.thedailystar.net/2006/09/16/d6091601044.htm Obituary of Nitun Kundu], The Daily Star, September 16, 2006.</ref> | ||
The amount of the cash reward was originally 25 [[thousand]] [[taka]], but it was increased to 100 thousand taka. The [[Ministry of Cultural Affairs (Bangladesh)|Ministry of Cultural Affairs]] manages the Padak. | The amount of the cash reward was originally 25 [[thousand]] [[taka]], but it was increased to 100 thousand taka. The [[Ministry of Cultural Affairs (Bangladesh)|Ministry of Cultural Affairs]] manages the Padak. | ||
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[[Image:Ekushe Padak.jpg|thumb|left|Certificate of Ekushey Padak given to [[Principal Abul Kashem]]]] | [[Image:Ekushe Padak.jpg|thumb|left|Certificate of Ekushey Padak given to [[Principal Abul Kashem]]]] | ||
* [[List of Ekushey Padak winners in Language movement|Ekushey Padak in Language movement]] | *[[List of Ekushey Padak winners in Language movement|Ekushey Padak in Language movement]] | ||
* [[List of Ekushey Padak winners in Language and literature|Ekushey Padak in Language and literature]] | *[[List of Ekushey Padak winners in Language and literature|Ekushey Padak in Language and literature]] | ||
* [[List of Ekushey Padak winners in Education and research|Ekushey Padak in Education and research]] | *[[List of Ekushey Padak winners in Education and research|Ekushey Padak in Education and research]] | ||
* [[List of Ekushey Padak winners in Arts|Ekushey Padak in Arts]] | *[[List of Ekushey Padak winners in Arts|Ekushey Padak in Arts]] | ||
* [[List of Ekushey Padak winners in Journalism|Ekushey Padak in Journalism]] | *[[List of Ekushey Padak winners in Journalism|Ekushey Padak in Journalism]] | ||
* [[List of Ekushey Padak winners in Science and technology|Ekushey Padak in Science and technology]] | *[[List of Ekushey Padak winners in Science and technology|Ekushey Padak in Science and technology]] | ||
* [[List of Ekushey Padak winners in Social welfare|Ekushey Padak in Social welfare]] | *[[List of Ekushey Padak winners in Social welfare|Ekushey Padak in Social welfare]] | ||
==Awards by decade== | ==Awards by decade== | ||
* Ekushey Padak Awards (1976–1979) | *Ekushey Padak Awards (1976–1979) | ||
* Ekushey Padak Awards (1980–1989) | *Ekushey Padak Awards (1980–1989) | ||
* Ekushey Padak Awards (1990–1999) | *Ekushey Padak Awards (1990–1999) | ||
* Ekushey Padak Awards (2000–2009) | *Ekushey Padak Awards (2000–2009) | ||
* Ekushey Padak Awards (2010–2019) | *Ekushey Padak Awards (2010–2019) | ||
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Revision as of 17:18, 12 February 2025
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| Type | National Civilian |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Established | 1976 |
Ekushey Padak is one of the highest civilian awards in Bangladesh. It was introduced in memory of the martyrs of the Language Movement of 1952.[1]
The award consists of 100,000 Taka, an 18 carat gold medal weighing 3 tolas. It also includes a certificate of honour.[1] The medal was designed by the artist Nitun Kundu.[2] The amount of the cash reward was originally 25 thousand taka, but it was increased to 100 thousand taka. The Ministry of Cultural Affairs manages the Padak.
Prize categories and winners
- Ekushey Padak in Language movement
- Ekushey Padak in Language and literature
- Ekushey Padak in Education and research
- Ekushey Padak in Arts
- Ekushey Padak in Journalism
- Ekushey Padak in Science and technology
- Ekushey Padak in Social welfare
Awards by decade
- Ekushey Padak Awards (1976–1979)
- Ekushey Padak Awards (1980–1989)
- Ekushey Padak Awards (1990–1999)
- Ekushey Padak Awards (2000–2009)
- Ekushey Padak Awards (2010–2019)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Om Gupta, Encyclopaedia of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh (Delhi: Isha Books, 2006), p. 691
- ↑ Obituary of Nitun Kundu, The Daily Star, September 16, 2006.