Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- After dedicating over five decades to photography and shaping the visual history of Bangladesh, renowned photographer Nasir Ali Mamun was finally recognised with the Ekushey Padak this year, after being nominated for the past five years, and being denied each time.

This year, he finally received the country's second-highest civilian award in Bangladesh, an honour he had long awaited.

The government awarded the Ekushey Padak 2025 to 14 eminent citizens and the Bangladesh women's national football team on February 20, in recognition of their contributions to their respective fields. The solo recipients are: eminent poet Helal Hafiz (posthumous) and Shahidul Zahir (posthumous) for their contributions in language and liter...