Published: 12:31 AM, 26 February 2026
PM to confer Ekushey Padak today
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is expected to distribute Ekushey Padak 2026 at a ceremony at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka at 11 am today.Earlier, the government announced the names of nine eminent citizens and one music band for the country's second-highest civilian award Ekushey Padak 2026 in recognition of their outstanding contribution in various fields, BSS reports.
The recipients are: Farida Akhtar Babita (Film), Professor Md Abdus Sattar (Fine Arts), Marina Tabassum (Architecture), Ayub Bachchu (Music), Arthy Ahmed (Dance), Islam Uddin Palakar (Palagan), Shafik Rehman (Journalism), Professor Dr Mahbubul Alam Majumdar (Education), Tejosh Haldar Josh (Sculpture), and Warfaze (Music Band).According to an official handout, the Prime Minister will personally hand over the gold medals, certificates, and prize money to the winners. The ceremony marks a significant cultural moment for the new administration, celebrating those who have shaped the national identity through art, education and journalism.
