Ekushey Padak | |
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Type | National Civilian |
Country | Bangladesh |
Presented by | Government of Bangladesh |
Ribbon | |
Established | 1976 |
First awarded | 1976 |
Last awarded | 2020 |
Website | http://www.moca.gov.bd/ |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Independence Day Award |
Ekushey Padak (Bengali: একুশে পদক; lit. "Twenty-first Award") 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 and a certificate of honour.[1] The medal was designed by the artist Nitun Kundu.[3] The amount of the cash reward was originally ৳ 25,000, but it was subsequently increased to ৳ 100,000 in 2015. Next it was increased to tk 200,000 in 2017 and to tk 400,000 as of November 2019.[4]
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]
In the case of Ekushey Padak, following methods are followed.
Ekushey Padak in Art (Bengali: শিল্পকলায় একুশে পদক) 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 (Bengali: অর্থনীতিতে একুশে পদক) 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 (Bengali: শিক্ষায় একুশে পদক) 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 (Bengali: সাংবাদিকতায় একুশে পদক) 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 (Bengali: 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.[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 (Bengali: 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.[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 (Bengali: সাহিত্যে একুশে পদক) 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 (Bengali: গবেষণায় একুশে পদক) 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 (Bengali: 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.[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 (Bengali: 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.[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]