Ekushey-Padak

Various state and private awards and medals have been introduced to recognize contributions to literature and culture. These awards not only honor distinguished individuals but also inspire writers and artists of the new generation. However, several of these awards are now effectively facing uncertainty for various reasons. Some awards have been announced but the medals have not been presented. In some cases, the entire process stopped after a notice was issued inviting books. Some other a...

When a little seven-year-old girl first stood on stage and sang a song or spread melodies through the radio program “Khelaghar” perhaps the Bangla music industry had already found its future undisputed empress. That little girl who grew up receiving musical training from childhood is today’s legendary singer Sabina Yasmin. Today is Sabina Yasmin’s birthday. She was born on this day in 1954. Although she is now in her seventies her musical brilliance remains equally radiant in the world of...

Today marks the death anniversary of renowned Bangladeshi filmmaker Tareque Masud. On this day in 2011, he died in a tragic road accident in Ghior, Manikganj, while returning after selecting a shooting location for his upcoming film The Paper Flower. Prominent journalist and cinematographer Mishuk Munier and three others also died in the same accident. He was born on December 6, 1956, in Nurpur village of Bhanga upazila in Faridpur. He began his education at a madrasa. After the 1971 Libe...

Today marks the 14th death anniversary of acclaimed novelist Humayun Ahmed. He died on this day in 2012 while undergoing treatment in the United States. He was born on November 13, 1948, in Kutubpur of Kendua Upazila in Netrokona district. The grief of losing him still lingers in the hearts of his readers. Although 14 years have passed since his death, Humayun Ahmed continues to live on through his writings in the hearts of countless readers. His nickname was Kajol. His father initially n...