Bir Bikrom
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Bir Bikrom | |
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Awarded by Bangladesh | |
Type | Medal |
Awarded for | |
Status | Currently awarded |
Bir Bikrom (literally, "Valiant hero" in Bangla) is the third highest gallantry award in Bangladesh. Like the other gallantry awards, this was introduced immediately after the Liberation War of Bangladesh. Bir Bikrom was awarded to 175 freedom fighters.