Staff Reporter :
The names of the sixteen eminent personalities of the country have been announced for Ekushey Padak-2016 in recognition of outstanding contribution in their respective fields.
The Cultural Affairs Ministry disclosed the names of the recipients on Wednesday. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will hand over the award in a ceremony to be held at Osmani Memorial Auditorium on February 20.
The recipients are–Justice Kazi Ebadul Haque, Dr. Sayed Haider, late Syed Golam Kibria (posthumous), Dr. Jashimuddin Ahmed for their contributions in language movement, Begum Jahanara Ahmed in arts (Television and Film), Pandit Amaresh Roy Chowdhury in arts (Classical Music), Begum Shaheen Samad in arts (Music), Amanul Haque in Arts (Dance), Late Kazi Anwar Hossain in arts (painting) (posthumous), Mafidul Haque for contribution to Liberation War and Toab Khan in journalism.
The recipients also include Professor Dr. ABM Abdullah in research, Mongsen Ching Monsin in research, Joityprakash Dutt, in language and literature, Professor Dr Hayat Mahmud in language and literature and Habibullah Siraji in language and literature.
Ekushey Padak was introduced by the government in memory of the martyrs of the Language Movement. This padak was first awarded in 1976. This Padak is awarded to individuals in recognition of their substantial contribution in their respective fields in national life.
The award consists of 200,000 Taka, an 18 carat gold medal weighing 3 tolas and a certificate of honour.
