Lesson 1/34 min
Independence Award, Ekushey Padak and Bangla Academy Award
The three main awards
| Award | Rank and purpose | Introduced |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Award | Highest civil state award, given to eminent persons and institutions for outstanding national contribution | 1977 (as the Independence Day Award) |
| Ekushey Padak | Second highest civil state award, for writers, artists, educationists, language-movement fighters, linguists, researchers, journalists, economists, social workers and others | 1976 |
| Bangla Academy Literary Award | Annual award for important contribution to Bangla literature | 1960 |
Cash value (Khandokar)
| Award | Amount |
|---|---|
| Independence Award | 5 lakh |
| Ekushey Padak | 4 lakh |
| Bangla Academy Literary Award | 3 lakh (as printed) |
Watch out: Amounts change. A 2019 government announcement set the Independence Award at 5 lakh (up from 3 lakh) and the Ekushey Padak at 4 lakh, so those two match the book. The 3 lakh for the Bangla Academy award could not be verified, so it is not in the quiz.
Check yourself
Which are the highest and second highest civil state awards?
At a glance
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The Independence Award is the highest civil state award; introduced 1977; Tk 5 lakh.
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The Ekushey Padak is the second highest civil award; introduced 1976; Tk 4 lakh.
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The Bangla Academy Literary Award is an annual prize since 1960 (Tk 3 lakh in the book).
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The Ekushey Padak goes to writers, artists, language-movement fighters, researchers, journalists, social workers and others.