Every year, the Ekushey Padak arrives not merely as a list of names, but as a quiet reminder of the lives, labors and legacies that have shaped Bangladesh’s cultural imagination. In 2026, the ...

Legendary singer, guitarist and composer Ayub Bachchu is being honoured posthumously with the Ekushey Padak for his extraordinary contribution to Bangla rock music, nearly eight years after his death.

The government has announced 10 eminent citizens as recipients of the Ekushey Padak 2026, recognising their outstanding contributions across arts, culture, education, and journalism. The Advisory ...

The Interim Government has announced the recipients of the 2026 Ekushey Padak, nominating nine distinguished individuals and one musical group for the nation's second-highest civilian award. The list, ...

The names of the recipients of the Ekushey Padak, the country’s second-highest civilian award, for 2026 have been announced. This year, the award will be conferred on nine distinguished individuals ...

The government yesterday announced nine individuals and, for the first time, a rock band as recipients of the Ekushey Padak 2026, the country’s second-highest civilian honour, recognising ...

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- The government has decided to confer the Ekushey Padak 2026 on 9 distinguished citizens and a music band in recognition of their outstanding contributions in their respective fields.

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