List of Ekushey Padak award recipients (2010–2019) facts for kids
The Ekushey Padak (which means "Twenty-first Award" in Bengali) is the second highest award a civilian can receive in Bangladesh. It was created to remember the brave people who gave their lives during the Bengali Language Movement in 1952. This special award celebrates people who have made big contributions to many areas, like culture, education, and the economy. The Ministry of Cultural Affairs is in charge of giving out this award every year.
The award includes a medal made of 18-carat gold. This medal weighs about 3 tolas, which is a traditional unit of weight. A famous artist named Nitun Kundu designed the medal. When the award first started, it came with ৳ 25,000 (Bangladeshi Taka). But since February 2015, the cash prize has been increased to ৳ 100,000!
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Honoring Great People: What is the Ekushey Padak?
The Ekushey Padak is given to people who have done amazing things for Bangladesh. It's a way to say "thank you" for their hard work and dedication. People are honored for their contributions in many different fields.
Who Receives This Special Award?
Many talented and dedicated people receive the Ekushey Padak each year. They are recognized for their work in areas like:
- Language Movement: Honoring those who fought for the Bengali language.
- Literature: Writers, poets, and authors.
- Arts: Musicians, dancers, actors, painters, sculptors, and photographers.
- Journalism: Reporters and writers who share important news.
- Education: Teachers and scholars who help people learn.
- Research: Scientists and researchers who discover new things.
- Social Service: People who help their communities and make a difference.
- Liberation War: Heroes who fought for Bangladesh's freedom.
- Economics: People who help the country's economy grow.
- Science and Technology: Innovators and experts in these fields.
Sometimes, the award is given posthumously. This means the person receives the award after they have passed away, as a way to remember their lasting impact.
Past Award Winners (2010-2019)
Every year, many deserving individuals are chosen for the Ekushey Padak. For example, in 2010, 15 people received the award. In 2018 and 2019, 21 people were honored each year. These awards celebrate a wide range of talents and contributions that have helped Bangladesh grow and shine.
Notable Recipients and Their Contributions
Let's look at a few examples of the kinds of people who have received this important award:
- In 2010, Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul was honored for his contributions to music, and Hanif Sangket for his social work.
- In 2012, the famous writer Humayun Azad was recognized for language and literature (posthumously). Also, Tareque Masud, a well-known filmmaker, received the award for fine arts (posthumously).
- In 2014, Belal Chowdhury and Rashid Haider were honored for their work in language and literature.
- In 2015, Abul Hayat received the award for his work in the arts, and Faridur Reza Sagar for his contributions to mass media.
- In 2017, Jamilur Reza Choudhury was recognized for his work in science and technology.
- In 2018, the popular actor Humayun Faridi was honored for his acting (posthumously). Also, Ilias Kanchan received the award for his social service.
- In 2019, the famous singer Azam Khan was honored for music (posthumously), and actress Suborna Mustafa for her work in art.
These are just a few examples, but they show how the Ekushey Padak celebrates many different kinds of heroes in Bangladesh!
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Winners of Ekushey Padak 2014
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Prime Minister with Ekushey Awardees
