Independence Award facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Independence Day Awardস্বাধীনতা দিবস পুরস্কার |
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| Presented by |  Government of Bangladesh |
| Country | Bangladesh |
The Independence Day Award (Bengali: স্বাধীনতা পদক), also known as the Independence Award or Swadhinata Padak, is the highest honor given by the government of Bangladesh. It's like the biggest "thank you" a person or group can get from their country!
This special award was first given out in 1977. It was started by President Ziaur Rahman. The award celebrates people and organizations from Bangladesh who have done amazing things.
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What the Award is For
The Independence Day Award recognizes big contributions to the country. This includes efforts in the War of Liberation and the Language Movement. It also honors achievements in many other important areas.
Fields of Achievement
People can receive this award for their work in:
- Education and learning
- Writing and literature
- Journalism and reporting
- Public service
- Science and technology
- Medical science
- Social science
- Music and arts
- Sports and games
- Helping rural communities grow
What Awardees Receive
When someone gets the Independence Day Award, they receive several special items.
The Award Package
Each person or group honored gets:
- A shiny gold medal to keep.
- A special certificate that shows their achievement.
- A good amount of money (500,000 Bangladeshi takas).
How Winners are Chosen
A special group of people, called a cabinet committee, helps choose the winners each year. They make a list of nominees, which are people suggested for the award. This list then goes to the head of the government for final approval.
The award ceremony is a big event. It usually happens just before Independence Day in Bangladesh. Many important government officials and special guests attend this public ceremony.
Past Award Recipients
Over the years, many brave and talented people have received this award. You can find lists of past winners from different decades.
- List of Independence Day Award recipients (1977–1979)
- List of Independence Day Award recipients (1980–1989)
- List of Independence Day Award recipients (1990–1999)
- List of Independence Day Award recipients (2000–2009)
- List of Independence Day Award recipients (2010–2019)
- List of Independence Day Award recipients (2020–2029)
