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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
| firstawarded = 1976
| lastawarded = 2024
| total_awarded =
| presenter = [[File:Government Seal of Bangladesh.svg|20px]] [[Government of Bangladesh]]
| description =
| previous =
| obverse =
| reverse =
| ribbon  = [[File:Ekushey Padak Ribbon.svg|100px]]
| higher  = [[Independence Day Award]]
| logher  =
}}
'''Ekushey Padak''' ({{langx|bn|একুশে পদক|Ēkuśē Pôdôk|Medal of the [[Language Martyrs' Day|Twenty-first]]}}) is the second highest civilian award in [[Bangladesh]], introduced in memory of the martyrs of the [[Bengali Language Movement]] of 1952.<ref name=Banglapedia>{{cite book |last=Khan |first=Sanjida |year=2012 |chapter=National Awards |chapter-url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=National_Awards |editor1-last=Islam |editor1-first=Sirajul |editor1-link=Sirajul Islam |editor2-last=Jamal |editor2-first=Ahmed A. |title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh |edition=Second |publisher=[[Asiatic Society of Bangladesh]] |access-date=2016-03-12 |archive-date=2021-12-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224091531/https://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=National_Awards |url-status=live }}</ref> The award is given to recognize contributions in a number of fields, including culture, education, and economics. The Ministry of Cultural Affairs administers the award.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.theindependentbd.com/post/104540 |title=Nomination proposals sought for Ekushey Padak-2018 |work=The Independent |location=Dhaka |date=17 July 2017 |access-date=21 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180121190216/http://www.theindependentbd.com/post/104540 |archive-date=21 January 2018 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


== History ==
The award consists of an 18-carat [[gold]] medal weighing 3 [[Tola (unit)|tolas]], a certificate of honour and a cash award.<ref name=Banglapedia/> The medal was designed by the artist [[Nitun Kundu]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Artist Nitun Kundu passes away |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/2006/09/16/d6091601044.htm |newspaper=The Daily Star |date=16 September 2006 |access-date=10 October 2006 |archive-date=2 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130302015050/http://www.thedailystar.net/2006/09/16/d6091601044.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> The amount of the cash reward was originally ৳ 25,000, but it was increased to ৳ 100,000 in 2015, to ৳ 200,000 in 2017 and to ৳ 400,000 as of November 2019.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2019/11/21/national-awards-money-doubled-amount-for-independence-award-raised-to-tk-500000 |title=National awards money doubled, amount for Independence Award raised to Tk 500,000 |work=bdnews24.com |date=21 November 2019 |access-date=13 March 2022 |archive-date=18 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220318095344/https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2019/11/21/national-awards-money-doubled-amount-for-independence-award-raised-to-tk-500000 |url-status=live }}</ref>
General [[Ziaur Rahman]], the first military ruler of Bangladesh, introduced the Ekushey Padak in 1986.


== Awarding the first Ekushey Padak ==
==Etymology==
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.
The name ''Ekushey''<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/the-relevance-of-ekushey-12249 |title=The relevance of ekushey |work=The Daily Star |date=21 February 2014 |access-date=21 January 2018 |archive-date=1 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140301163212/http://www.thedailystar.net/the-relevance-of-ekushey-12249 |url-status=live }}</ref> is important to Bengali nationalism, referring to 21 February 1952, commemorated as [[Language Movement Day]] and [[International Mother Language Day]], when students campaigning for official status of the Bengali language within [[Pakistan]] were killed by police.<ref>{{citation |author=Ahmed Rafique |chapter=Ekushey February |chapter-url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Ekushey_February |title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh |editor=Sirajul Islam and Ahmed A. Jamal |publisher=[[Asiatic Society of Bangladesh]] |year=2012 |edition=Second |access-date=2017-03-07 |archive-date=2017-02-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170210234502/http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Ekushey_February |url-status=live }}</ref>


== Medal ==
==Method of giving==
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.
In the case of Ekushey Padak, following methods are followed.


== Reward method ==
# All the ministries / divisions, deputy commissioners and the Ministry of Culture, under the attachment table, are requested to give a proposal to the Directorate / Department / Organization and the award of prizes to the public universities. All electronic and print press releases are published to get the names of eligible people to receive this award or nomination. In addition, full information was published on the information ministry website.
The following procedures are followed in awarding Ekushey Padak.
# Those who have previously received Ekushey Padak or Independence Medal can send nomination proposals to qualified individuals or organizations.
# 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.
# The proposers have to mention about their proposed person about 350 words in their short biography and in the organization, the identity of the organization (including proofs).
# Those who have won Ekushey Padak or Swadhinata Padak in the past can also send nomination proposals to qualified persons or organizations.
# The National Committee on Citizenship and Cultural Affairs, the sub-committee selects the primary list for selection of Ekushey Padak nomination or submits the appropriate person or organization to the Prime Minister in the consideration of the cabinet committee.
# Proponents of her case have been working to make the actual transcript of this statement available online.
# If the Prime Minister approves, the name of the person (class) / institution (s) selected in the radio, television and newspapers in the first week of February is published. Earlier, the ministry of culture will contact the person / organization (posthumous paternal or his / her / her successor) in the respective medal and accept the acceptance of medal from them.
# 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.
# If a person / institution refuses to accept the medal or does not have their opinion at the particular time, then it will be reported to the cabinet division. Name of that person / organization will not be included in the final list of medals and their names will not be declared as medal recipients.
# 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.
# The Honorable President / Prime Minister will lift the Ekushey Padak in the year when the names of the recipients will be announced.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.moca.gov.bd/site/page/3cd3fd38-2866-46a4-931b-0593cf89239e/%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%80%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE |script-title=bn:একুশে পদক প্রদান নীতিমালা |trans-title=Method of giving Ekushey Padak |website=[[Ministry of Cultural Affairs (Bangladesh)|Ministry of Culture]] |language=bn |access-date=27 February 2018 |archive-date=9 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161209165117/http://www.moca.gov.bd/site/page/3cd3fd38-2866-46a4-931b-0593cf89239e/%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%80%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE |url-status=live }}</ref>
# 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 ==
==Fields==
# Language movement
===Ekushey Padak in Art===
# Liberation War
Ekushey Padak in Art ({{langx|bn|শিল্পকলায় একুশে পদক}})  is given to recognize the unique contribution of [[music]], [[charisma]], [[dance]], [[drama]] and [[films]] of Bangladesh.<ref name="auto">{{cite news |script-title=bn:একুশে পদক পাচ্ছেন তোয়াব খান, মফিদুল হকসহ ১৬ জন |trans-title=Towb Khan, Mofidul Haq, 16 people including Ekushey Padak |url=https://web.dailyjanakantha.com/details/article/171749/%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9A%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AC-%E0%A6%96%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%AB%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B2-%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%B9-%E0%A7%A7%E0%A7%AC-%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%A8/ |work=Janakantha |date=10 February 2016 |language=bn |access-date=28 February 2018 |archive-date=2 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230502162755/https://www.dailyjanakantha.com/details/article/171749/%e0%a6%8f%e0%a6%95%e0%a7%81%e0%a6%b6%e0%a7%87-%e0%a6%aa%e0%a6%a6%e0%a6%95-%e0%a6%aa%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%9a%e0%a7%8d%e0%a6%9b%e0%a7%87%e0%a6%a8-%e0%a6%a4%e0%a7%8b%e0%a6%af%e0%a6%bc%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%ac-%e0%a6%96%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%a8-%e0%a6%ae%e0%a6%ab%e0%a6%bf%e0%a6%a6%e0%a7%81%e0%a6%b2-%e0%a6%b9%e0%a6%95%e0%a6%b8%e0%a6%b9-%e0%a7%a7%e0%a7%ac-%e0%a6%9c%e0%a6%a8/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 1977, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced in the beginning [[Abdul Alim (folk singer)|Abdul Alim]], [[Altaf Mahmud]], [[Gul Mohammad Khan]], [[Ferdousi Rahman]], [[Zaheer Raihan]] and [[Rashid Choudhury]] Ekushey Padak in Art was given.<ref name="auto1">{{cite news |script-title=bn:১৬ কৃতী ব্যক্তি পাচ্ছেন একুশে পদক |trans-title=16 creditable person getting Ekushey Padak |url=https://www.ittefaq.com.bd/print-edition/first-page/2016/02/11/101479.html |work=The Daily Ittefaq |date=11 February 2016 |language=bn |access-date=28 February 2018 |archive-date=1 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180301164331/https://www.ittefaq.com.bd/print-edition/first-page/2016/02/11/101479.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="auto2">{{cite news |script-title=bn:একুশে পদকের মনোনয়ন আহ্বান |trans-title=Ekushey Padak Nomination Call |url=https://www.ittefaq.com.bd/national/2017/07/13/120284_print.html |work=The Daily Ittefaq |date=13 July 2017 |language=bn |access-date=28 February 2018 |archive-date=1 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180301164453/https://www.ittefaq.com.bd/national/2017/07/13/120284_print.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="auto3">{{cite web |url=https://nhd.gov.bd/content/একুশে_পদক_প্রদানের_সার্বিক_প্রক্রিয়া |title=The overall process of awarding Ekushey Padak |website=nhd.gov.bd |date=4 June 2017 |publisher=Department of Information and Communication Technology, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh |access-date=28 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180301044541/https://nhd.gov.bd/content/%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%87_%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%95_%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0_%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%95_%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BC%E0%A6%BE |archive-date=1 March 2018 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="auto4">{{cite news |script-title=bn:একুশে পদক ঘোষণা |trans-title=Ekushey Padak Declaration |url=https://archive.prothom-alo.com/detail/date/2013-02-07/news/327562 |work=Prothom Alo |date=7 February 2013 |language=bn |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180720195609/https://archive.prothom-alo.com/detail/date/2013-02-07/news/327562 |archive-date=20 July 2018 |access-date=28 February 2018}}</ref>
# 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 ==
===Ekushey Padak in Economy===
* [[List of Ekushey Padak Winners (196–69)]]
Ekushey Padak in Economy ({{langx|bn|অর্থনীতিতে একুশে পদক}}) is  given to recognize the unique contribution of Bangladesh's economy by Bangladeshi citizens.<ref name="auto" /> In 2013, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced, and first Bangladeshi to receive the award was [[Moynul Islam|Dr. Moynul Islam]].<ref name="auto5">{{cite web |url=https://www.moca.gov.bd/site/notices/80de6297-2f40-4198-ac4c-f96084b36b7c/একুশে-পদক-২০১৮-প্রদান |script-title=bn:একুশে পদক ২০১৮ প্রদান |website=[[Ministry of Cultural Affairs (Bangladesh)|Ministry of Culture]] |date=8 February 2018 |language=bn |access-date=12 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180312191053/http://www.moca.gov.bd/site/notices/80de6297-2f40-4198-ac4c-f96084b36b7c/%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%95-%E0%A7%A8%E0%A7%A6%E0%A7%A7%E0%A7%AE-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8 |archive-date=12 March 2018 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="auto6">{{cite news |script-title=bn:একুশে পদক পাচ্ছেন একুশ গুণী |trans-title=Twenty-one people receiving Ekushey Padak |url=https://www.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/article/1427161 |work=Prothom Alo |date=8 February 2018 |language=bn |access-date=12 March 2018 |archive-date=18 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180918160827/https://www.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/article/1427161 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto2"/><ref name="auto3"/><ref name="auto4"/>
* [[List of Ekushey Medal winners (1980–69)]]
* [[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]]
===Ekushey Padak in Education===
[[Category:Awards]]
Ekushey Padak in Education ({{langx|bn|শিক্ষায় একুশে পদক}}) is given to recognize of [[Bangladesh]] the unique contributions of the education system.<ref name="auto"/> In 1976, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced in the beginning [[Muhammad Qudrat-i-Khuda]] and [[Muhammad Mansuruddin|Muhammad Mansur Uddin]] Ekushey Padak in Education was given.<ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto2"/><ref name="auto3"/><ref name="auto4"/>
 
===Ekushey Padak in Journalism===
Ekushey Padak in Journalism ({{langx|bn|সাংবাদিকতায় একুশে পদক}}) is given to recognize the unique contribution of journalism.<ref name="auto"/> In 1976, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced in the beginning [[Tofazzal Hossain Manik Miah]], [[Abul Kalam Shamsuddin]] and [[Abdus Salam (editor)|Abdus Salam]]<ref>{{cite news |script-title=bn:সম্পাদক আব্দুস সালাম |trans-title=Editor Abdus Salam memorial |url=https://archive.ittefaq.com.bd/index.php?ref=MjBfMDJfMTNfMTRfMV80XzFfMTA4NTAz |work=The Daily Ittefaq |date=13 February 2014 |language=bn |access-date=9 March 2018 |archive-date=27 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180627230842/https://archive.ittefaq.com.bd/index.php?ref=MjBfMDJfMTNfMTRfMV80XzFfMTA4NTAz |url-status=live }}</ref> Ekushey Padak in Journalism was given.<ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto2"/><ref name="auto3"/><ref name="auto4"/>
 
===Ekushey Padak in Language Movement===
Ekushey Padak in Language Movement ({{langx|bn|ভাষা আন্দোলনে একুশে পদক}}) is one of the main fields of the Ekushey Padak. It is a national given to recognize the contribution of [[Bangla Language Movement]] in 1952.<ref name="auto"/> In 2000 [[Abul Barkat|Language Martyr Barkat]], [[Abdul Jabbar|Language Martyr Jabbar]], [[Abdus Salam (activist)|Language Martyr Salam]], [[Rafiquddin Ahmad|Language Martyr Rafiq]], [[Shafiur Rahman|Language Martyr Shafiur]] and language soldier [[Gaziul Haque]] for the first time was given Ekushey Padak in the Language Movement.<ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto2"/><ref name="auto3"/><ref name="auto4"/>
 
===Ekushey Padak in War of Liberation===
Ekushey Padak in War of Liberation ({{langx|bn|মুক্তিযুদ্ধে একুশে পদক}}) is one of the main fields of the Ekushey Padak. It is a national given to recognize the contribution of 1971's [[Bangladesh Liberation War]].<ref name="auto"/> In 2013, [[Ministry of Social Welfare (Bangladesh)|Social Welfare Minister]] [[Enamul Haque Mostafa Shahid]] For the first time, Ekushey Padak was given in Liberation War.<ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto2"/><ref name="auto3"/><ref name="auto4"/>
 
===Ekushey Padak in Literature===
Ekushey Padak in Literature ({{langx|bn|সাহিত্যে একুশে পদক}}) is given to people belonging to literature in Bengali language to give recognition to their unique contribution.<ref name="auto"/> In 1976, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced in the beginning [[Kazi Nazrul Islam]], [[Natyaguru]] [[Nurul Momen]], [[Jasimuddin|Jasim Uddin]], [[Abdul Quadir]] and [[Sufia Kamal]] Ekushey Padak in Literature was given.<ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto2"/><ref name="auto3"/><ref name="auto4"/>
 
===Ekushey Padak in Research===
Ekushey Padak in Research ({{langx|bn|গবেষণায় একুশে পদক}}) is given to recognize the unique contribution of Research of Bangladesh.<ref name="auto"/> In 2003, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced in the beginning [[Abdul Mannan Syed]] Ekushey Padak in Research was given.<ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto2"/><ref name="auto3"/><ref name="auto4"/>
 
===Ekushey Padak in Science and Technology===
Ekushey Padak in Science and Technology ({{langx|bn|বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তিতে একুশে পদক}}) is given by the [[Government of Bangladesh]]. This award given to the recognize the unique contributions in science and technology by Bangladeshi citizens.<ref name="auto"/> In 2000, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced, and first Bangladeshi to receive the award was [[Jamal Nazrul Islam]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.moca.gov.bd/en/images/pdf/Ekushe%20Padak%20Prapto%20List%201976-%202014%20.pdf |title=Ekushey Padakaprita Goodbye and Institution |website=[[Ministry of Cultural Affairs (Bangladesh)|Ministry of Culture]] |id=p. 9 |access-date=10 March 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140912045305/http://www.moca.gov.bd/en/images/pdf/Ekushe%20Padak%20Prapto%20List%201976-%202014%20.pdf |archive-date=12 September 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto2"/><ref name="auto3"/><ref name="auto4"/>
 
===Ekushey Padak in Social service===
Ekushey Padak in Social service ({{langx|bn|সমাজসেবায় একুশে পদক}}) is given by the [[Government of Bangladesh]]. This award is given to recognize the unique contribution of social service by Bangladeshi citizens.<ref name="auto" /> In 2000, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced in the beginning [[Mohiuddin Ahmed (politician, born 1925)|Mohiuddin Ahmed]] Ekushey Padak in Social service was given.<ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto2"/><ref name="auto3"/><ref name="auto4"/>
 
==References==
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==External links==
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Ekushey Padak
Type National Civilian
Country Bangladesh
Presented by Government of Bangladesh
Established 1976
First awarded 1976
Last awarded 2024

Ekushey Padak (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is the second highest civilian award 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. The Ministry of Cultural Affairs administers the award.[2]

The award consists of an 18-carat gold medal weighing 3 tolas, a certificate of honour and a cash award.[1] The medal was designed by the artist Nitun Kundu.[3] The amount of the cash reward was originally ৳ 25,000, but it was increased to ৳ 100,000 in 2015, to ৳ 200,000 in 2017 and to ৳ 400,000 as of November 2019.[4]

Etymology

The name Ekushey[5] is important to Bengali nationalism, referring to 21 February 1952, commemorated as Language Movement Day and International Mother Language Day, when students campaigning for official status of the Bengali language within Pakistan were killed by police.[6]

Method of giving

In the case of Ekushey Padak, following methods are followed.

  1. All the ministries / divisions, deputy commissioners and the Ministry of Culture, under the attachment table, are requested to give a proposal to the Directorate / Department / Organization and the award of prizes to the public universities. All electronic and print press releases are published to get the names of eligible people to receive this award or nomination. In addition, full information was published on the information ministry website.
  2. Those who have previously received Ekushey Padak or Independence Medal can send nomination proposals to qualified individuals or organizations.
  3. The proposers have to mention about their proposed person about 350 words in their short biography and in the organization, the identity of the organization (including proofs).
  4. The National Committee on Citizenship and Cultural Affairs, the sub-committee selects the primary list for selection of Ekushey Padak nomination or submits the appropriate person or organization to the Prime Minister in the consideration of the cabinet committee.
  5. If the Prime Minister approves, the name of the person (class) / institution (s) selected in the radio, television and newspapers in the first week of February is published. Earlier, the ministry of culture will contact the person / organization (posthumous paternal or his / her / her successor) in the respective medal and accept the acceptance of medal from them.
  6. If a person / institution refuses to accept the medal or does not have their opinion at the particular time, then it will be reported to the cabinet division. Name of that person / organization will not be included in the final list of medals and their names will not be declared as medal recipients.
  7. The Honorable President / Prime Minister will lift the Ekushey Padak in the year when the names of the recipients will be announced.[7]

Fields

Ekushey Padak in Art

Ekushey Padak in Art (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is given to recognize the unique contribution of music, charisma, dance, drama and films of Bangladesh.[8] In 1977, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced in the beginning Abdul Alim, Altaf Mahmud, Gul Mohammad Khan, Ferdousi Rahman, Zaheer Raihan and Rashid Choudhury Ekushey Padak in Art was given.[9][10][11][12]

Ekushey Padak in Economy

Ekushey Padak in Economy (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is given to recognize the unique contribution of Bangladesh's economy by Bangladeshi citizens.[8] In 2013, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced, and first Bangladeshi to receive the award was Dr. Moynul Islam.[13][14][9][10][11][12]

Ekushey Padak in Education

Ekushey Padak in Education (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is given to recognize of Bangladesh the unique contributions of the education system.[8] In 1976, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced in the beginning Muhammad Qudrat-i-Khuda and Muhammad Mansur Uddin Ekushey Padak in Education was given.[9][10][11][12]

Ekushey Padak in Journalism

Ekushey Padak in Journalism (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is given to recognize the unique contribution of journalism.[8] In 1976, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced in the beginning Tofazzal Hossain Manik Miah, Abul Kalam Shamsuddin and Abdus Salam[15] Ekushey Padak in Journalism was given.[9][10][11][12]

Ekushey Padak in Language Movement

Ekushey Padak in Language Movement (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is one of the main fields of the Ekushey Padak. It is a national given to recognize the contribution of Bangla Language Movement in 1952.[8] In 2000 Language Martyr Barkat, Language Martyr Jabbar, Language Martyr Salam, Language Martyr Rafiq, Language Martyr Shafiur and language soldier Gaziul Haque for the first time was given Ekushey Padak in the Language Movement.[9][10][11][12]

Ekushey Padak in War of Liberation

Ekushey Padak in War of Liberation (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is one of the main fields of the Ekushey Padak. It is a national given to recognize the contribution of 1971's Bangladesh Liberation War.[8] In 2013, Social Welfare Minister Enamul Haque Mostafa Shahid For the first time, Ekushey Padak was given in Liberation War.[9][10][11][12]

Ekushey Padak in Literature

Ekushey Padak in Literature (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is given to people belonging to literature in Bengali language to give recognition to their unique contribution.[8] In 1976, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced in the beginning Kazi Nazrul Islam, Natyaguru Nurul Momen, Jasim Uddin, Abdul Quadir and Sufia Kamal Ekushey Padak in Literature was given.[9][10][11][12]

Ekushey Padak in Research

Ekushey Padak in Research (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is given to recognize the unique contribution of Research of Bangladesh.[8] In 2003, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced in the beginning Abdul Mannan Syed Ekushey Padak in Research was given.[9][10][11][12]

Ekushey Padak in Science and Technology

Ekushey Padak in Science and Technology (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is given by the Government of Bangladesh. This award given to the recognize the unique contributions in science and technology by Bangladeshi citizens.[8] In 2000, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced, and first Bangladeshi to receive the award was Jamal Nazrul Islam.[16][9][10][11][12]

Ekushey Padak in Social service

Ekushey Padak in Social service (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is given by the Government of Bangladesh. This award is given to recognize the unique contribution of social service by Bangladeshi citizens.[8] In 2000, for the first time, Ekushey Padak was introduced in the beginning Mohiuddin Ahmed Ekushey Padak in Social service was given.[9][10][11][12]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Khan, Sanjida Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh. Second edition, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, 2012. (Accessed: 2016-03-12)
  2. ↑ "Nomination proposals sought for Ekushey Padak-2018". The Independent. Dhaka. 17 July 2017. http://www.theindependentbd.com/post/104540. 
  3. ↑ "Artist Nitun Kundu passes away". 16 September 2006. http://www.thedailystar.net/2006/09/16/d6091601044.htm. 
  4. ↑ "National awards money doubled, amount for Independence Award raised to Tk 500,000". bdnews24.com. 21 November 2019. https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2019/11/21/national-awards-money-doubled-amount-for-independence-award-raised-to-tk-500000. 
  5. ↑ "The relevance of ekushey". The Daily Star. 21 February 2014. http://www.thedailystar.net/the-relevance-of-ekushey-12249. 
  6. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2083: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  7. ↑ "Template:Citation error" (in bn). http://www.moca.gov.bd/site/page/3cd3fd38-2866-46a4-931b-0593cf89239e/%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%80%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE. 
  8. ↑ 8.00 8.01 8.02 8.03 8.04 8.05 8.06 8.07 8.08 8.09 "Template:Citation error" (in bn). Janakantha. 10 February 2016. https://web.dailyjanakantha.com/details/article/171749/%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%87-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%9A%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AC-%E0%A6%96%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A8-%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%AB%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B2-%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%B9-%E0%A7%A7%E0%A7%AC-%E0%A6%9C%E0%A6%A8/. 
  9. ↑ 9.00 9.01 9.02 9.03 9.04 9.05 9.06 9.07 9.08 9.09 "Template:Citation error" (in bn). The Daily Ittefaq. 11 February 2016. https://www.ittefaq.com.bd/print-edition/first-page/2016/02/11/101479.html. 
  10. ↑ 10.00 10.01 10.02 10.03 10.04 10.05 10.06 10.07 10.08 10.09 "Template:Citation error" (in bn). The Daily Ittefaq. 13 July 2017. https://www.ittefaq.com.bd/national/2017/07/13/120284_print.html. 
  11. ↑ 11.00 11.01 11.02 11.03 11.04 11.05 11.06 11.07 11.08 11.09 "The overall process of awarding Ekushey Padak". Department of Information and Communication Technology, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. 4 June 2017. https://nhd.gov.bd/content/একুশে_পদক_প্রদানের_সার্বিক_প্রক্রিয়া. 
  12. ↑ 12.00 12.01 12.02 12.03 12.04 12.05 12.06 12.07 12.08 12.09 "Template:Citation error" (in bn). Prothom Alo. 7 February 2013. https://archive.prothom-alo.com/detail/date/2013-02-07/news/327562. 
  13. ↑ "Template:Citation error" (in bn). 8 February 2018. https://www.moca.gov.bd/site/notices/80de6297-2f40-4198-ac4c-f96084b36b7c/একুশে-পদক-২০১৮-প্রদান. 
  14. ↑ "Template:Citation error" (in bn). Prothom Alo. 8 February 2018. https://www.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/article/1427161. 
  15. ↑ "Template:Citation error" (in bn). The Daily Ittefaq. 13 February 2014. https://archive.ittefaq.com.bd/index.php?ref=MjBfMDJfMTNfMTRfMV80XzFfMTA4NTAz. 
  16. ↑ "Ekushey Padakaprita Goodbye and Institution". p. 9. https://www.moca.gov.bd/en/images/pdf/Ekushe%20Padak%20Prapto%20List%201976-%202014%20.pdf. 

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