What is Ekushey Padak?
Q: What is Ekushey Padak?
A: Ekushey Padak is one of the highest civilian awards in Bangladesh.
Q: What is the significance of Ekushey Padak?
A: Ekushey Padak was introduced in memory of the martyrs of the Language Movement of 1952.
Q: What is the Language Movement of 1952?
A: The Language Movement of 1952 was a protest by Bengali-speaking people against the imposition of Urdu as the official language of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).
Q: What does Ekushey Padak consist of?
A: Ekushey Padak consists of 100,000 Taka, an 18 carat gold medal weighing 3 tolas, and a certificate of honour.
Q: Who designed the medal for Ekushey Padak?
A: The medal for Ekushey Padak was designed by the artist Nitun Kundu.
Q: Who manages Ekushey Padak?
A: The Ministry of Cultural Affairs manages Ekushey Padak.
Q: Has the amount of cash reward for Ekushey Padak always been 100,000 Taka?
A: No, the amount of cash reward for Ekushey Padak was originally 25 thousand taka, but it was increased to 100 thousand taka.
