Ekushey Padak
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| Ekushey Padak (Bengali: একুশে পদক) | |
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 A Medal of Ekushey Padak | |
| Awarded for | recognition of substantial contribution in the field of literature, fine arts, education, Heroes of Language Movement, Research, Journalism, Economics and Poverty Alleviation. |
| Location | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
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 Bangladesh |
| Presented by | Government of Bangladesh |
| First awarded | 1976 |
| Last awarded | 2013 |
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Ekushey Padak (Bengali: একুশে পদক) is one of the highest civilian awards in Bangladesh, introduced in memory of the martyrs of the Language Movement of 1952 (Bengali: বাংলা ভাষা আন্দোলন) that took place on February 21, 1952.[1]
Certificate of Ekushey Padak given to Principal Abul Kashem
The award consists of 100,000 Taka, 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 taka 25 thousand, but it was subsequently increased to taka 100 thousand. Ministry of Cultural Affairs administers the Padak.
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 National Awards, from Banglapedia.
- ↑ Obituary of Nitun Kundu, The Daily Star, September 16, 2006.
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