Ekushey Padak
| Ekushey Padak (Bengali: একুশে পদক) | |
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A Medal of Ekushey Padak, its ribbon and Certificate. | |
| Awarded for | Substantial contribution in various fields including: literature, music, education, journalism, poverty reduction, research, and visual arts. |
| Sponsor | Government of Bangladesh |
| Location | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Country |
 Bangladesh |
| Presented by | Ministry of Cultural Affairs |
| First awarded | 1976 |
Ekushey Padak (Bengali: একুশে পদক) is one of the highest civilian awards 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.[1] The Ministry of Cultural Affairs administers the award.
The award consists of an 18 carat gold medal weighing 3 tolas and a certificate of honour.[1] The medal was designed by the artist Nitun Kundu.[2] The amount of the cash reward was originally ৳ 25,000, but it was subsequently increased to ৳ 100,000 as of February 2015.
Awards by decade
- Ekushey Padak Awards (1976–79)
- Ekushey Padak Awards (1980–89)
- Ekushey Padak Awards (1990–99)
- Ekushey Padak Awards (2000–09)
- Ekushey Padak Awards (2010–19)
References
- 1 2 3 Khan, Sanjida (2012). "National Awards". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
- ↑ "Artist Nitun Kundu passes away". The Daily Star. 16 September 2006.
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