Bir Uttom

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The Bir Uttom (German: “ The excellent hero ”) is the second highest war award of the armed forces of Bangladesh after the Bir Sreshtho . The award was introduced on December 15, 1973. It was awarded to a total of 69 freedom fighters for outstanding bravery in the face of the enemy in the Bangladesh war . The third highest war award is the Bir Bikrom , the fourth highest is the Bir Protik .

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ army.mil.bd ( Memento from July 1, 2014 in the Internet Archive )
  2. ^ Economictimes.indiatimes.com (English), accessed June 27, 2013