Ekushey Padak

Ekushey Padak (Bengali: একুশে পদক) is one of the highest civilian awards in Bangladesh. In was introduced in memory of the martyrs of the Language Movement of 1952 (Bengali: বাংলা ভাষা আন্দোলন).

Ekushey Padak (Bengali: একুশে পদক)
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.
Presented by	Government of Bangladesh
Location	Dhaka, Bangladesh
Country	Bangladesh
First awarded	1976
Last awarded	2013
Official website	http://www.moca.gov.bd/

The award consists of 100,000 Taka, an 18 carat gold medal weighing 3 tolas. It also includes a certificate of honour. The medal was designed by the artist Nitun Kundu. 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

Certificate of Ekushey Padak given to Principal Abul Kashem

• Ekushey Padak in Language movement
• Ekushey Padak in Language and literature
• Ekushey Padak in Education and research
• Ekushey Padak in Arts
• Ekushey Padak in Journalism
• Ekushey Padak in Science and technology
• Ekushey Padak in Social welfare

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)