Dhaka: The government has announced the names of nine eminent citizens and one music band as recipients of the prestigious Ekushey Padak-2026, the country’s second highest civilian award. They are being recognized for their significant contributions to various fields.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the recipients of the Ekushey Padak 2026 include Farida Akhtar Babita for Film, Professor Md Abdus Sattar for Fine Arts, Marina Tabassum for Architecture, and Ayub Bachchu for Music. Others honored are Arthy Ahmed for Dance, Islam Uddin Palakar for Palagan, Shafik Rehman for Journalism, Professor Dr. Mahbubul Alam Majumdar for Education, Tejosh Haldar Josh for Sculpture, and the music band Warfaze.
The Ministry of Cultural Affairs confers this award annually in various categories to honor individuals and institutions for their outstanding contributions to different fields.