| Bir Protik | |
|---|---|
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| Awarded by Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh | |
| Type | Medal |
| Awarded for | Bravery/Courage |
| Status | Awarded in 15 December 1973 |
| Statistics | |
| First awarded | 15 December 1973 |
| Total awarded | 426 |
| Posthumous awards | 60 |
| Distinct recipients | 426 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Bir Bikrom |
| Individual equivalent | 426 |
Bir Protik (Bengali language: 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.
The following list has been prepared as of the Bangladesh Gazette of 15 December 1973.[page needed]
Bangadeshi Army[]
| Sl. no. | ID no. | Rank (At the time of award) | NAME |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | Major (Temporary Lieutenant Colonel) | Akbar Hossain |
Mukti Bahini (Freedom Fighters)[]
| Sl. no. | ID no. | Rank (At the time of award) | NAME |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | FF | William A. S. Ouderland (Sector-2) | |
| 119 | FF | Shahidul Islam (Sector-11) |
See also[]
References[]
The original article can be found at Bir Protik and the edit history here.
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