The Bangladesh award medals and their associated ribbon bars in recognition of various levels of service, personal accomplishments and commemorative events while a regular serviceperson/person is a civilian citizen or a member of the Bangladesh Army, Bangladesh Navy, Bangladesh Air Force, Border Guard Bangladesh, Bangladesh Coast Guard, Bangladesh Police, Bangladesh Ansar & VDP and Bangladesh Fire Service & Civil Defence. Together with service badges, such awards are a means to outwardly display the highlights of a serviceperson's/person's career.
Civilian awards NameRibbonMedal (Front)Medal (Back)Swadhinata PadakEkushey Padak
Gallantry awards
Wartime gallantry awards NameRibbonMedal (Front)Medal (Back)Bir Sreshtho (BS) (The Most Valiant Hero) Bir Uttom (BU) (Great Valiant Hero)Bir Bikrom (BB) (Valiant Hero)Bir Protik (BP) (Symbol of Bravery)
Peacetime gallantry awards Name Image Description Bir Sorbottam Bir Sorbottam (; literally, "The Foremost Braves"), the highest gallantry award Bir Mrittunjoee Bir Mrittunjoee (; literally, "The Immortal Braves"), the second highest gallantry award Bir Chiranjib Bir Chiranjib (; literally, " The Incorruptible Braves"), the third highest gallantry award Bir Durjoy Bir Durjoy (; literally, "The Indomitable Braves"), the fourth highest gallantry award
Liberation War medals Name Ribbon Image (Front) Image (Back) Description Samar PadakSomor Padak () is intended to be awarded to members of the armed forces participating in the war of independence against Pakistan. Joy PadakJoy Padak () is awarded for victory in the 1971 War of Independence. It is intended to be awarded to members of the armed forces participating in the war of independence against Pakistan members of the armed forces participating in the war of independence against Pakistan. Rono TarokaRono Taroka () was establishRono Taroka\t\t\t\tRono Taroka (Bengali: রণ তারকা) was established on December 15, 1973. The medal is intended for awarding participants in the War of Independence. The Bangladesh War of Independence was an armed conflict between West Pakistan, East Pakistan (i.e., between Pakistan and Bangladesh, which were at that time two parts of the same country) and India, as a result of which East Pakistan became the independent country of Bangladesh.ed on December 15, 1973. The medal is intended for awarding participants in the War of Independence. The Bangladesh War of Independence was an armed conflict between West Pakistan, East Pakistan (i.e., between Pakistan and Bangladesh, which were at that time two parts of the same country) and India, as a result of which East Pakistan became the independent country of Bangladesh. Mukti TarokaMukti Taroka () was established on December 15, 1973. The medal is intended for awarding participants in the War of Independence. The Bangladesh War of Independence was an armed conflict between West Pakistan, East Pakistan (i.e., between Pakistan and Bangladesh, which were at that time two parts of the same country) and India, as a result of which East Pakistan became the independent country of Bangladesh. Songbidhan PadakSongbidhan Padak () was established in honor of the adoption of the constitution on November 4, 1972. This is a medal of the constitution. Commemorating the proclamation of the Bangladeshi constitution
Service and campaign medals
Army service medals Name Ribbon Image (Front) Image (Back) Description Senabahini Padak (SBP)Army Medal () is the highest Bangladesh Army peace time award given by the Government of Bangladesh. It is awarded to any member of Bangladesh Army for exemplary devotion/self-sacrifice/sincerity/obedience/bravery or performance of significant dutifulness for the country or for courageous activity in special risky land operations. Osamanno Seba Padak (OSP)Extraordinary Service Medal () is the Bangladesh Armed Forces peace time award. This medal is awarded to any member of Bangladesh Armed Forces who displays admiring contribution and daring acts of bravery to counter immediate situations at land operations or exceptional/sincerity efficient management/humanitarian assistance for the significant development of the armed forces or country. Bisisto Seba Padak (BSP)Distinguished Service Medal () is another peace time award of the Bangladesh Armed Forces. This medal is awarded to any member of the Bangladesh Armed Forces who have performed an act of significant contribution or controlling critical situations in the armed forces or the country or those who displayed a praiseworthy initiative for the development of Bangladesh and its military. Sena Gourab Padak (SGP)Army Medal of Glory () is a peace time award of Bangladesh Army. This medal is awarded to any member of Bangladesh Army who have completed mentionable land service and displayed exemplary conduct/efficiency/boldness in establishing himself as an extraordinary person to inspire others. Sena Utkorsho Padak (SUP)Army Medal of Excellence () is a peace time award of the Bangladesh Army. This medal is awarded to any member of Bangladesh Army who has performed acts of significant contribution in risky situations and praiseworthy initiatives in original research and successful completion of any project in home and abroad or commendable success which inspires others. Sena Parodorshita Padak (SPP)Army Efficiency Medal () is the Bangladesh Army peacetime award. This is awarded to any member of the Bangladesh Army who has achieved special success in the individual arena, and for significant initiatives in publishing successful research-related work on professional subjects, and those who have also achieved success in home and foreign training or army exercises and combined exercises or contribution in initial plannings and executions of exercises which encourages others.
Navy service medals NameRibbonImage (Front)Image (Back)Description Noubahini Padak (NBP)Navy Medal (Bengali: নৌবাহিনী পদক) is the highest Bangladesh Navy peace time award given by the Government of Bangladesh. It is awarded to any member of Bangladesh Navy for exemplary devotion/self-sacrifice/sincerity/obedience/bravery or performance of significant dutifulness for the country or for courageous activity in special risky land operations. Osamanno Seba Padak (OSP)Extraordinary Service Medal (Bengali: অসামান্য সেবা পদক) is the Bangladesh Armed Forces peace time award. This medal is awarded to any member of Bangladesh Armed Forces who displays admiring contribution and daring acts of bravery to counter immediate situations at land operations or exceptional/sincerity efficient management/humanitarian assistance for the significant development of the armed forces or country. Bisisto Seba Padak (BSP)Distinguished Service Medal () is another peace time award of the Bangladesh Armed Forces. This medal is awarded to any member of the Bangladesh Armed Forces who have performed an act of significant contribution or controlling critical situations in the armed forces or the country or those who displayed a praiseworthy initiative for the development of Bangladesh and its military. Nou Gourob Padak (NGP)Navy Medal of Glory (Bengali: নৌ গৌরব পদক) is a peace time award of Bangladesh Navy. This medal is awarded to any member of Bangladesh Navy who have completed mentionable land service and displayed exemplary conduct/efficiency/boldness in establishing himself as an extraordinary person to inspire others. Nou Utkorsho Padak (NUP)Navy Medal of Excellence (Bengali: নৌ উৎকর্ষ পদক) is a peace time award of the Bangladesh Navy. This medal is awarded to any member of Bangladesh Navy who have performed acts of significant contribution in risky situations and praiseworthy initiatives in original research and successful completion of any project in home and abroad or commendable success which inspired others. Nou Parodorsita Padak (NPP)Navy Effeciency Medal (Bengali: নৌ পারদর্শিতা পদক) is the Bangladesh Navy peace time award. This medal is awarded to any member of the Bangladesh Navy who has achieved special success in the individual arena, and for significant initiatives in publishing successful research-related work on professional subjects, and those who have also achieved success in home and foreign training or army exercises and combined exercises or contribution in initial plannings and executions of exercises which encourages others.
Air Force service medals NameRibbonImage (Front)Image (Back)DescriptionBimanbahini Padak (BBP)Air Force Medal (Bengali: বিমান বাহিনী পদক) is the highest Bangladesh Air Force peacetime award given by the Government of Bangladesh. It is awarded to any member of Bangladesh Air Force for exemplary devotion/self-sacrifice/sincerity/obedience/bravery or performance of significant dutifulness for the country or for courageous activity in special risky land operations.Osamanno Seba Padak (OSP)Extraordinary Service Medal (Bengali: অসামান্য সেবা পদক) is the Bangladesh Armed Forces peace time award. This medal is awarded to any member of Bangladesh Armed Forces who displays admiring contribution and daring acts of bravery to counter immediate situations at land operations or exceptional/sincerity efficient management/humanitarian assistance for the significant development of the armed forces or country.Bisisto Seba Padak (BSP)Distinguished Service Medal () is another peace time award of the Bangladesh Armed Forces. This medal is awarded to any member of the Bangladesh Armed Forces who have performed an act of significant contribution or controlling critical situations in the armed forces or the country or those who displayed a praiseworthy initiative for the development of Bangladesh and its military.Gourobujjol Uddoyon Padak (GUP)Distinguished Flying Medal (Bengali: গৌরবোজ্জ্বল উড্ডয়ন পদক) is a peace time award of Bangladesh Air Force. This medal is awarded to any member of Bangladesh Air Force who have completed mentionable land service and displayed exemplary conduct/efficiency/boldness in establishing himself as an extraordinary person to inspire others.Biman Utkorsho Padak (BUP)Air Force Medal of Excellence (Bengali: বিমান উৎকর্ষ পদক) is a peace time award of the Bangladesh Air Force. This medal is awarded to any member of Bangladesh Air Force who have performed acts of significant contribution in risky situations and praiseworthy initiatives in original research and successful completion of any project in home and abroad or commendable success which inspired others.Biman Parodorsita Padak (BPP)Air Force Effeciency Medal (Bengali: বিমান পারদর্শিতা পদক) is the Bangladesh Air Force peace time award. This medal is awarded to any member of Bangladesh Air Force who has achieved special success in the individual arena and for significant initiatives in publishing successful research-related work on professional subjects and those who have also achieved success in home and foreign training or army exercises and combined exercises or contribution in initial plannings and executions of exercises which encouraged others.
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