Ekushey Padak

Ekushey Padak (Bengali: একুশে পদক)
Ekushey Padak medal and certificate.
Awarded for	Substantial contribution in various fields including: literature, music, education, journalism, poverty reduction, research, and visual arts
Sponsored by	Government of Bangladesh
Location	Dhaka
Country	Bangladesh
Presented by	Ministry of Cultural Affairs
First awarded	1976
Ekushey Padak ribbon

Ekushey Padak (Bengali: একুশে পদক) is the second highest civilian award in Bangladesh, introduced in memory of the martyrs of the Bengali Language Movement of 1952. The award is given to recognize contributions in a number of fields, including culture, education, and economics. The Ministry of Cultural Affairs administers the award.

The award consists of an 18 carat gold medal weighing 3 tolas and a certificate of honour. The medal was designed by the artist Nitun Kundu. The amount of the cash reward was originally ৳ 25,000, but it was subsequently increased to ৳ 100,000 as of February 2015.