Ekushey Padak
Second highest civilian award in Bangladesh
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]
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| Type | National Civilian |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Established | 1976 |
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
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.