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Ekushey Padak
Type	National Civilian
Country	Bangladesh
Established	1976

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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

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.

[Gupta691-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Om Gupta, Encyclopaedia of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh (Delhi: Isha Books, 2006), p. 691

[kunduobit-2] Obituary of Nitun Kundu, The Daily Star, September 16, 2006.

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-[[File:Photo of Ekushe Padak (Medal).jpg|thumb|Ekushe Padak|222x222px]]
+{{short description|Second highest civilian award in Bangladesh}}
-The '''Ekushey Padak''' is a national and second highest civilian award in Bangladesh. The Ekushey Padak has been awarded since 1987 to recognize prominent linguists, linguists, writers, artists, academics, researchers, journalists, economists, contributors to poverty alleviation, social personalities and organizations at the national level. This medal was introduced in 1986 in memory of the martyrs of the language movement. Till 2012, Ekushey Padak has been awarded to 361 meritorious persons and 2 organizations.
+{{Infobox award
+| name           = Ekushey Padak
+| image          = Photo of Ekushe Padak (Medal).jpg
+| type = National Civilian
+| country = Bangladesh
+| established = 1976
+| first_award = 1976
+| last_award = 2020
+| total =
+| awarded_by = <br>[[File:Government Seal of Bangladesh.svg|30px]]<br />[[Government of Bangladesh]]
+| description =
+| previous_names =
+| obverse =
+| reverse =
+| ribbon  = [[File:Ekushey Padak Ribbon.jpg|70px]]
+| higher  = [[Independence Day Award]]
+| logher  =
+}}
+'''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>
-== History ==
+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>
-General [[Ziaur Rahman]], the first military ruler of Bangladesh, introduced the Ekushey Padak in 1986.
+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.
-== Awarding the first Ekushey Padak ==
+==Prize categories and winners==
-Poet [[Kazi Nazrul Islam]] was awarded the Ekushey Padak for the first time at a function held at [[Bangabhaban]]. Later, poets [[Jasim Uddin]] and [[Begum Sufia Kamal]] were awarded the Ekushey Padak.
+[[Image:Ekushe Padak.jpg|thumb|left|Certificate of Ekushey Padak given to [[Principal Abul Kashem]]]]
-== Medal ==
+*[[List of Ekushey Padak winners in Language movement|Ekushey Padak in Language movement]]
-Each medalist is awarded a medal, a certificate of honor, a replica and a prize money. The Ekushey Padak was awarded a medal weighing 35 grams made of 18 carat gold; Designed by [[Nitun Kundu]]. Initially, the prize money was Rs 25,000; At present it has been raised to Rs 2 lakh.
+*[[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 Arts|Ekushey Padak in Arts]]
+*[[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 Social welfare|Ekushey Padak in Social welfare]]
-== Reward method ==
+==Awards by decade==
-The following procedures are followed in awarding Ekushey Padak.
+*Ekushey Padak  Awards (1976–1979)
-# Proposals are invited from all the Ministries / Departments, Deputy Commissioners, Departments / Offices / Agencies under the Ministry of Culture and Government Universities as per the Annexure Table mentioning the issue of awarding. Press releases are published through all electronic and print channels to propose or nominate the names of the persons eligible to receive this award. Full details are also published on the website of the Ministry of Information.
+*Ekushey Padak  Awards (1980–1989)
-# Those who have won Ekushey Padak or Swadhinata Padak in the past can also send nomination proposals to qualified persons or organizations.
+*Ekushey Padak  Awards (1990–1999)
-# Proponents of her case have been working to make the actual transcript of this statement available online.
+*Ekushey Padak  Awards (2000–2009)
-# The Cabinet Committee on National Awards and the Ekushey Padak Nomination Selection Sub-Committee of the Ministry of Culture select the preliminary list or send it to the Prime Minister after selecting the appropriate person or institution at the discretion of the Cabinet Committee.
+*Ekushey Padak  Awards (2010–2019)
-# With the approval of the Prime Minister, in the first week of February, the names of the selected persons (classes) / institutions (s) are published on radio, television and newspapers. Prior to that, the Ministry of Culture contacted the person / institution (husband / wife / suitable heir of the person selected in the case of posthumous medal) and took consent letter from them to accept the medal.
-# If any person / organization refuses to accept the medal or does not give their opinion at the specified time, it is reported to the Cabinet Division. নাম The name of the person / organization is not included in the final list of medal winners and their names are not declared as medal winners.
-# The Honorable President / Prime Minister hands over the medals to the recipients in the year in which they are announced.
-== Reward fields ==
+==References==
-# Language movement
+{{Reflist}}
-# Liberation War
-# Education
-# Research
-# Language and literature
-# Art
-# Journalism
-# Science and technology
-# Social work
-# Economy
-# Any other field designated by the government (e.g.: medical, poverty alleviation)
-== List of award recipients ==
+[[Category:1976 establishments in Asia]]
-* [[List of Ekushey Padak Winners (196–69)]]
+[[Category:1970s establishments in Bangladesh]]
-* [[List of Ekushey Medal winners (1980–69)]]
+[[Category:Ekushey Padak| ]]
-* [[List of Ekushey Padak winners (1990–99)]]
-* [[List of Ekushey Padak winners (2000–09)]]
-* [[List of Ekushey Padak winners (2010–19)]]
-* [[List of Ekushey Medal winners (2020–29)]]
-[[Category:Bangladesh]]
-[[Category:Awards]]