The Ekushey Padak is a civilian honour awarded by the Government of Bangladesh to recognize substantial contributions to the nation’s cultural, intellectual, and public life. Instituted in 1976 in memory of the Bengali Language Movement of 1952, it is one of the country’s highest state awards. One of the categories in which the prize is conferred covers achievements in education and research.

Scope of the Education and Research category

This category acknowledges a wide range of activities that strengthen learning and knowledge production in Bangladesh. Typical areas included under this heading are:

  • excellence in teaching and academic leadership
  • innovations in pedagogy and curriculum development
  • educational policy, administration, and reform
  • scholarly research in the sciences, social sciences and humanities
  • outstanding contributions to research institutions, libraries, and academic publishing

Selection process

Recipients are normally chosen through a government-appointed process. Candidates may be nominated by professional bodies, institutions, or individuals, and a selection committee reviews nominations and recommends names for final approval. The award is announced periodically, most often annually, and multiple people can be honored in the same year.

How this list is organized

A comprehensive list of Ekushey Padak winners in Education and Research is typically arranged chronologically by year. For each recipient, a useful entry includes:

  1. the year of the award,
  2. the recipient’s full name,
  3. a brief description of the contribution for which they were recognized (for example, "contributions to mathematics education" or "lifetime scholarship in Bangla literature"), and
  4. a reliable source that verifies the award (official announcements, reputable news coverage, or institutional records).

Notes for contributors

If you are adding names to this list, please provide citations from trustworthy sources for each entry. Include the specific citation or citation link that confirms the year and reason for the award. Avoid adding uncited claims or personal assessments; the list should document verifiable honours only.

This article focuses on the Education and Research recipients of the Ekushey Padak. For a broader view of the award and its other categories, consult general references on state honours in Bangladesh and official government announcements of awardees.