Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday handed over prestigious Ekushey Padak, the country’s second highest civilian award, to 21 eminent personalities in recognition of their contributions to various fields.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday handed over prestigious Ekushey Padak, the country’s second highest civilian award, to 21 eminent personalities in recognition of their contributions to various fields.
Dhaka, Aug 15 – Renowned artist Murtaja Baseer died after contracting coronavirus at a private hospital in the capital on Saturday morning. He was 88.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday stressed the need for paying a special attention to further spread Bangla literature and culture in the world arena.
Culture Desk Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will distribute on Thursday the coveted Ekushey Padak-2020 among 20 eminent personalities and an organisation in recognition of their contributions to various fields.
Twenty eminent personalities and an organisation will get the country’s second highest civilian award, Ekushey Padak, this year in recognition of their contributions to various fields.