List of Ekushey Padak award recipients (2000–2009) facts for kids

The Ekushey Padak is one of the highest awards given by the government of Bangladesh. It honors people who have made incredible contributions to different fields like literature, education, music, science, and social work. The award is named after February 21st, which is a very important day in Bangladesh's history. This day remembers the brave people who fought for the Bengali language to be recognized.

What is the Ekushey Padak?

The Ekushey Padak is like a special medal of honor. It celebrates individuals and sometimes organizations that have helped Bangladesh grow and shine. The award started in 1976. It's given out every year on February 20th, right before Ekushey February, which is also known as International Mother Language Day.

Ekushey Padak Recipients

2000

In 2000, 15 talented people received the Ekushey Padak. Two of them were honored after they had passed away.

• Ekhlas Uddin Ahmed, for his work in literature
• Mohiuddin Ahmed, for his work in politics (honored after his death)
• Rafiq Uddin Ahmed, a brave person from the Language Movement
• Abul Barkat, a brave person from the Language Movement
• Syed Abdul Hadi, for his contributions to music
• Gaziul Haque, for his role in the Language Movement
• Khalid Hossain, for his contributions to music
• Nilima Ibrahim, for her work in education
• Jamal Nazrul Islam, for his achievements in science and technology
• Abdul Jabbar, a brave person from the Language Movement
• Abdullah Al Mamun, for his work in drama
• Zahidur Rahim, for his contributions to music (honored after his death)
• Sofiur Rahman, a brave person from the Language Movement
• Abdus Salam, a brave person from the Language Movement
• Shamim Sikder, for her beautiful sculpture work

2001

In 2001, one organization and 11 individuals were recognized with the Ekushey Padak.

• The Mother Language Lovers Of The World, for helping make February 21st International Mother Language Day
• Foni Borua, for his contributions to music
• Shyamoli Nasrin Chowdhury, for her work in education
• Nirmalendu Goon, for his work in literature
• Zia Haider, for his work in literature
• Rafiqul Islam, for his work in education
• Binoy Bashi Joldas, for his instrumental music
• Shah Abdul Karim, for his folk songs
• Abdul Matin, for his role in the Language Movement
• Golam Mustafa, for his work in film
• Ataur Rahman, for his work in drama
• Mahadev Saha, for his work in literature

2002

In 2002, 14 people received the Ekushey Padak. Seven of them were honored after they had passed away.

• Sufia Ahmed, for helping culture grow and for her role in the Language Movement
• Gazi Mazharul Anwar, for his contributions to music
• Abul Kalam Azad, for his work in education (honored after his death)
• Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani, for his role in the Language Movement (honored after his death)
• Ahmed Sofa, for his work in literature (honored after his death)
• Monzur Hossain, for his role in the Language Movement (honored after his death)
• Sharif Hossain, for his work in education
• Serajur Rahman, for his work in journalism
• Abdur Jabbar Khan, for his work in film (honored after his death)
• Sadek Khan, for his role in the Language Movement and film
• Kazi Golam Mahbub, for his role in the Language Movement
• Pratibha Mutsuddi, for her work in education
• Muhammad Shahidullah, for his work in literature and the Language Movement (honored after his death)
• Ramesh Shil, for his Gano Sangeet (songs for the people) (honored after his death)

2003

In 2003, 12 people were given this special award.

• Muhammad Shamsul Huq
• Muhammad Ekramul Huq
• Zebunnessa Rahman
• Zobeda Khanum
• Abdul Mannan Syed
• Al Mujahidi
• Anjuman Ara Begum
• Lokman Hossain Fakir
• Khan Ataur Rahman
• Abdul Hamid
• Nazim Uddin Mostan
• UNESCO

2004

In 2004, 10 people received the Ekushey Padak. Two of them were honored after they had passed away.

• Mohammad Moniruzzaman Miah, for his work in education
• Wakil Ahmed, for his research
• Farida Hossain, for her work in literature
• Nilufar Yasmin, for her contributions to music (honored after her death)
• Moniruzzaman Monir, for his contributions to music
• Mustafa Manwar, for his fine arts
• Nawab Faizunnesa, for her social service (honored after her death)
• Zobaida Hannan, for her social service
• A.Z.M. Enayetullah Khan, for his work in journalism
• Chashi Nazrul Islam, for his work in film

2005

In 2005, 14 people were given the Ekushey Padak.

• Saifur Rahman, for his role in the Language Movement
• Khandaker Delwar Hossain, for his role in the Language Movement
• Syed Mujtaba Ali, for his work in literature
• Abdullah Abu Sayeed, for his work in education
• Iqbal Mahmud, for his work in education
• Zubaida Gulshan Ara, for her work in literature
• Mohammad Abdul Gafur, for his role in the Language Movement
• Abu Saleh, for his work in literature
• Ashab Uddin Ahmed, for his work in literature
• Chittaranjan Saha, for his work in education
• Srimat Bishuddh-ananda Mahathero, for his social service
• Bashir Ahmed, for his contributions to music
• Apel Mahmood, for his contributions to music
• Md Mashir Hossain, for his work in journalism

2006

In 2006, 13 people received the Ekushey Padak. Three of them were honored after they had passed away.

• Aftab Ahmed, for his photography
• Jasimuddin Ahmed, for his work in education
• M. Asaduzzaman, for his work in education
• Sukomal Barua, for his work in education
• Anwara Begum, for her work in education
• Shahadat Chowdury, for his journalism (honored after his death)
• Nurul Islam, for his work in literature (honored after his death)
• Anwaruddin Khan, for his contributions to music (honored after his death)
• Gaziul Hasan Khan, for his work in journalism
• Hamiduzzaman Khan, for his sculpture work
• Abul Kalam Monjur Morshed, for his work in literature
• Rawshan Ara Mustafiz, for her contributions to music
• Fatema Tuz Zohra, for her contributions to music

2007

In 2007, five people were honored with the Ekushey Padak. Two of them were honored after they had passed away.

• M A Beg, for his photography (honored after his death)
• Selim Al Deen, for his work in drama
• Mohammad Mahfuzullah, for his work in literature
• Anwar Pervez, for his contributions to music (honored after his death)
• Muhammad Habibur Rahman, for his work in literature

2008

In 2008, nine people received the Ekushey Padak. Four of them were honored after they had passed away.

• Muzaffar Ahmed, for his work in education
• Khandaker Nurul Alam, for his contributions to music
• Shyam Sundar Baishnab, for his contributions to music (honored after his death)
• Najma Chowdhury, for her research
• Shefali Ghosh, for her contributions to music (honored after her death)
• Waheedul Haq, for his contributions to music (honored after his death)
• Zohra Begum Kazi, for her social work (honored after her death)
• Dilwar Khan, for his work in literature
• Khaleque Nawaz Khan, for his work related to language

2009

In 2009, 13 people were honored with the Ekushey Padak. Three of them were honored after they had passed away.

• Burhanuddin Khan Jahangir, for his work in education
• Syed Anwar Husain, for his research
• Mahbub Ul Alam Choudhury, for his role in the Language Movement
• Ashraf Uz Zaman Khan, for his journalism
• Begum Bilkis Nasir Uddin, for her journalism
• Manik Chandra Saha, for his journalism
• Humayun Kabir Balu, for his journalism
• Selina Hossain, for her work in literature
• Shamsuzzaman Khan, for his research
• Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmad, for his work in reducing poverty
• Mohammad Rafi Khan, for his social service
• Monsur Ul Karim, for his fine arts
• Ramendu Majumdar, for his work in theatre