Bir Protik
Bir Protik (Bengali: বীর প্রতীক Bīr Pratīk, "Symbol of Bravery or Idol of Courage") is the fourth highest gallantry award in Bangladesh.
| Bir Protik | |
|---|---|
| Type | Military medal |
| Awarded for | Bravery/Courage |
| Presented by | Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh |
| Status | Awarded on 15 December 1973 |
| First awarded | 15 December 1973 |
| Total | 426 |
| Total awarded posthumously | 60 |
| Total recipients | 426 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Bir Bikrom |
| Equivalent | Bir Durjoy |
| Individual equivalent | 426 |
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