Ekushey Padak: The Prestigious Award that Every Bangladeshi Wants (But Only a Lucky Few Get)

Ekushey Padak, also known as the ‘Bangla Oscar’, is one of the most prestigious awards in Bangladesh. It is given out annually on February 21st, which is also known as ‘Ekushey’, to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to their respective fields.

The award was first introduced in 1976, and since then, it has become the ultimate dream of every Bangladeshi who thinks they have achieved something worth recognition. However, it’s not easy to get your hands on an Ekushey Padak. In fact, it’s easier to climb Mount Everest in a bikini while carrying a hundred-pound bag of rocks on your back.

The process of selecting the recipients is rigorous and highly competitive. The government sets up a committee to review the nominations and select the winners. The committee members are supposed to be highly qualified and impartial, but let’s not kid ourselves, they are still human beings with their own biases and preferences.

It is not uncommon for some individuals to go to extreme lengths to secure an Ekushey Padak. Some have been known to bribe committee members, while others have even resorted to hiring hitmen to take out their competitors. Okay, I may have made that last part up, but you get the idea.

Over the years, many famous personalities have received the Ekushey Padak. We’re talking about people like Manna Dey, Satyajit Ray, and Nazrul Islam. However, there have also been cases where people who were less deserving of the award managed to bag it. It’s kind of like that one person who gets an ‘Employee of the Month’ award even though they spend half their day scrolling through Instagram.

In conclusion, Ekushey Padak is a highly coveted award in Bangladesh. It’s like winning a lottery, but instead of getting money, you get a shiny medal and bragging rights for the rest of your life. So, if you’re a Bangladeshi reading this, keep striving for greatness, and who knows, maybe one day you’ll find yourself on that Ekushey Padak winner’s list!