Bir Protik ( bn, বীর প্রতীক ''Bīr Pratīk'', "Symbol of Bravery or Idol of Courage") is the fourth highest gallantry award in
Bangladesh
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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
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Bir Bikrom
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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 ...
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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