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Bir Pratik
Bir Protik ( bn, বীর প্রতীক ''Bīr Pratīk'', "Symbol of Bravery or Idol of Courage") is the fourth highest gallantry award in Bangladesh. Recipients This award was declared on 15 December 1973. A total of 426 people have received the award so far, all for their actions during the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971. Bangladesh Army Bangladesh Air Force Mukti Bahini (Freedom fighters) See also *Bir Bikrom *Bir Sreshtho *Bir Uttom Bir Uttom ( bn, বীর উত্তম, lit=Great Valiant Hero) is the second highest award for individual gallantry in Bangladesh after the Bir Sreshtho and the highest gallantry award for a living individual. Since the independence of Bang ... References {{Bengali honours and decorations Military awards and decorations of Bangladesh Awards established in 1973 1973 establishments in Bangladesh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William A
William is a male given name of Germanic origin.Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 276. It became very popular in the English language after the Norman conquest of England in 1066,All Things William"Meaning & Origin of the Name"/ref> and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era. It is sometimes abbreviated "Wm." Shortened familiar versions in English include Will, Wills, Willy, Willie, Bill, and Billy. A common Irish form is Liam. Scottish diminutives include Wull, Willie or Wullie (as in Oor Wullie or the play ''Douglas''). Female forms are Willa, Willemina, Wilma and Wilhelmina. Etymology William is related to the given name ''Wilhelm'' (cf. Proto-Germanic ᚹᛁᛚᛃᚨᚺᛖᛚᛗᚨᛉ, ''*Wiljahelmaz'' > German ''Wilhelm'' and Old Norse ᚢᛁᛚᛋᛅᚼᛅᛚᛘᛅᛋ, ''Vilhjálmr''). By regular sound changes, the native, inherited English form of the name shoul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Awards And Decorations Of Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Armed Forces award medals and their associated ribbon bars in recognition of various levels of service, personal accomplishments and commemorative events while a regular serviceperson is a member of the Bangladesh Army, Bangladesh Navy and the Bangladesh Air Force. Together with military badges, such awards are a means to outwardly display the highlights of a serviceperson's career. Military medals Decorations in the order of precedence: Wartime gallantry awards Peacetime gallantry awards * Bir Sorbottam- ( bn, বীর সর্বোত্তম; literally, "The Foremost Braves"), the highest gallantry award * Bir Mrittunjoee- ( bn, বীর মৃত্যুঞ্জয়ী; literally, "The Immortal Braves"), the second highest gallantry award * Bir Chiranjib- ( bn, বীর চিরঞ্জীব; literally, " The Incorruptible Braves"), the third highest gallantry award * Bir Durjoy- ( bn, বীর দুর্জয়; literally, "The In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bir Uttom
Bir Uttom ( bn, বীর উত্তম, lit=Great Valiant Hero) is the second highest award for individual gallantry in Bangladesh after the Bir Sreshtho and the highest gallantry award for a living individual. Since the independence of Bangladesh in 1971, 69 people have been awarded the Bir Uttom. Recipients This award was declared on 15 December 1973. A total of 67 people have been rewarded for their bravery and dedication in the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971. Lieutenant G. M. Mushfiqur Rahman Bir Uttam (1966-1989) was posted in 1 Field Artillery Regiment of Bangladesh Army in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. On 8 September 1989, he led a 17 member team of Bangladesh Army soldiers and attacked a terrorist Shanti Bahini camp. Lieutenant Rahman was injured during the clash and he died on 8 September 1989 at 8.15 am. He was posthumously awarded Bir Uttom award. Major General (Retired) Syed Muhammad Ibrahim " Chittagong Hill Tract Peace Process and Situation Analysis (Bengal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bir Sreshtho
The Bir Sreshtho ( bn, বীরশ্রেষ্ঠ; ), is the highest military award of Bangladesh. It was awarded to seven freedom fighters who showed utmost bravery and died in action for their nation. They are considered martyrs. The other three gallantry awards are named, in decreasing order of importance, Bir Uttom, Bir Bikrom and Bir Protik. All of these awards were introduced immediately after the Liberation War in 1971. Recipients of the Bir Srestho All the recipients of this award were killed in action during the Liberation War of 1971. The award was published by the Bangladesh Gazette on 15 December 1973. It is the highest military award of Bangladesh, similar to the American Medal of Honor or the British Victoria Cross. It has only been given in 1973 to seven people. Listed below are the people who have received the Bir Srestho. They are all considered 'Shaheed' (Martyrs). Bangladesh Army Bangladesh Navy Bangladesh Air Force Border Guards Bangladesh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayez Uddin Ahmed
Ayez Uddin Ahmed was a Bangladeshi freedom fighter. He was awarded Bir Protik for his contribution to the Liberation War of Bangladesh. Career Ahmed joined East Pakistan Rifles in 1951. In 1971 he was appointed in Halisahar, Chittagong. After the declaration of independence of Bangladesh he decided to take part in the Liberation War of Bangladesh. He countered the attack from Pakistani battleship with 3 inch mortar on 26 March 1971. After the fall of Karerhat, freedom fighters changed their place from south part of Shuvopur Bridge to north part of Shuvopur Bridge. Then they decided to attack again. He was injured in a battle against Pakistanis in Shuvopur on 12 May 1971. Ahmed went to India after his injury for medical treatment. He joined battlefield in September. Then he took part in the battle of Utma BOP and other places. Achievements and honours Ahmed was awarded Bir Protik for his contribution to the Liberation War of Bangladesh The Bangladesh Liberation War ( bn, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abdul Awal Sarkar
Abdul Awal Sarkar (died 1993) was a freedom fighter of the Bangladesh Liberation War. For his courage in the war of independence, the government of Bangladesh awarded him the title of Bir Protik. Birth and education Abdul Awal Sarkar's ancestral home is in Shadgaon village of Vijayanagar (former Sadar) upazila of Brahmanbaria district. His father's name is Aftab Uddin Sarkar and mother Kalestara Bibi. His wife's name is Halima Khatun Siddique. They have six daughters, two sons. Career Abdul Awal Sarkar served in the Pakistan Navy and served in Karachi for six years. When the war of liberation began, he jumped into battle. After the war of resistance went to India. Later he joined the Navy. Role of the Liberation War The final phase of the War of Liberation reached the Khulna waterside on the morning of 3 December when two gunboats of the freedom fighters and the Indian Navy arrived. Abdul Awal Sarker was on a gunboat of the Liberation Army. Suddenly three fighter jets were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fazlul Hoque
Fazl ( ar, فضل ) is an Arabic word meaning ''grace'' or ''virtue''. It may also be transliterated as Fadl, or with the addition of an extra vowel. It is used as a given name, and also as a constituent of several compound names.{{cite book, title=A Dictionary of Muslim Names, author=S. A. Rahman, publisher=Goodword Books, location=New Delhi, year=2004 Examples are: Constituent of compound names * Al-Fadl - ''the bounty'' * Abu'l-Fadl - ''father of virtue'' *Fazlallah - ''bounty of Allah'' *Fazlul Haq - ''bounty of the Truth'' *Fazlul Karim - ''bounty of the Generous One'' * Fazl ur Rahman - ''bounty of the Merciful One'' Used as free-standing name *Fazal, with list of names using that transliteration *Fadel Fadel (also spelled Fadl ar, فضل or Fadil, ar, فاضل) is an Arabic masculine given name, meaning "generous, honorable, superior". Notable people with the name include: Given name Fadl * Fadl ibn Abbas (611–639), cousin of the Islamic pr ..., with list of name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kakon Bibi
Noorjahan Kakon Bibi Bir Protik ( bn, কাঁকন বিবি, kha, Kaket Hanchiata) was a Bangladeshi freedom fighter and secret agent of the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971. She was arrested and brutally tortured by the Pakistan army. She is one of two female freedom fighters honored with the Bir Protik award in 1996, the fourth highest honor in Bangladesh, due to her gallant contribution in the liberation war. Personal life Noorjahan Kakon Bibi (originally named Kaket Hennyata, other sources state Kaket Hanchiata) was born in a Khasi family at Nayrai Khasia Palli, Meghalaya, India. Her sister was married to a member of the border guards. She married Shaheed Ali of Derai Upazila in 1970. After her marriage, her name was changed to Noorjahan Begum but she was mostly known as Kakon Bibi. She gave birth to a daughter, Sakhina, on 16 March 1971. Because of discrimination against girls in India, her husband was displeased and they got separated. Later she married Abdul Maj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waresat Hussain Belal
Waresat Hussain Belal ( bn, ওয়ারেসাত হোসেন বেলাল) is a Bangladesh Awami League politician and the incumbent Member of Parliament from Netrokona-5. Early life Belal was born on 1 September 1958. He graduated with a H.S.C. degree. He fought in the Bangladesh Liberation war and was awarded the gallantry award Bir Protik Bir Protik ( bn, বীর প্রতীক ''Bīr Pratīk'', "Symbol of Bravery or Idol of Courage") is the fourth highest gallantry award in Bangladesh. Recipients This award was declared on 15 December 1973. A total of 426 people have rece .... Career Belal was elected to Parliament in 2014 from Netrokona-5 as a candidate of Bangladesh Awami League. On 15 August 2018, a rally organized by him broke into fights between different fractions of Bangladesh Awami League. References Awami League politicians Living people 1958 births 10th Jatiya Sangsad members 11th Jatiya Sangsad members Mukti Bahini personnel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golam Dastagir Gazi
Golam Dastagir Gazi (born 14 August 1948) is a Bangladeshi industrialist and a politician of Bangladesh Awami League party. He is the incumbent Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Narayanganj-1 constituency. In January 2019, he was selected as the Minister of Textiles and Jute. Gazi is the chairman of Gazi TV and the Chairman of Gazi Group. He is a former director of Bangladesh Cricket Board. Gazi is a recipient of Bir Protik, the fourth highest gallantry award in Bangladesh. In liberation war he was the member of the guerilla group Crack Platoon. In 2020, he was awarded Independence Day Award by the Government of Bangladesh. Early life and education Gazi was born to Golam Kibria Gazi and Shamsunnesa Begum. Gazi graduated from the University of Dhaka in 1968. Career In 1977, Gazi was elected as a commissioner in the first election of the Dhaka City Corporation from his electoral areas — Kakrail, Sidheshwari, Malibag, Eskaton and Mogbazar. Gazi started his manufactu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sitara Begum
Dr. Captain Sitara Begum is a Bangladeshi doctor, Army officer, and War hero. She is one of two women in Bangladesh who has received Bir Protik award. She played a magnificent role in Sector 2 during Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971. Early life Begum was born in Kishoreganj in 1946. Her father, Israil Mian, was a lawyer. She graduated from the Holy Cross College, Dhaka. She completed her MBBS from Dhaka Medical College. Her brother was Major Abu Taher Mohammad Haider. Career Begum was commission in the Medical Corps of the Pakistan Army in 1970 as a lieutenant. She was stationed in Comilla Cantonment. Her brother was stationed in Comila Cantonment as well. After the start of Bangladesh Liberation war, she and her parents with the aid of Mukti Bahini members moved from Kishorganj to Meghalaya. She then was appointed the commanding officer of Bangladesh Hospital, a Mukti Bahini hospital located inside India that operated during the war. She returned to Dhaka after the independ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
