Ekushey Padak

Ekushey Padak () is one of the highest civilian awards in Bangladesh. It was introduced in memory of the martyrs of the Language Movement of 1952 ().Om Gupta, Encyclopaedia of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh (Delhi: Isha Books, 2006), p. 691 

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.Obituary of Nitun Kundu, The Daily Star, September 16, 2006.
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

 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)

References

Category:1976 establishments in Asia
Category:1970s establishments in Bangladesh