Awards and decorations of the Bangladesh Liberation War

A listing of the medals bestowed are as follows: A total of 677 participants of the Bangladesh War of Independence received gallantry awards for their service and bravery.

It was awarded to seven freedom fighters who showed utmost bravery and died in action for their nation.

It is the highest military award of Bangladesh, similar to the U.S. Medal of Honor or the UK's Victoria Cross.

Recipients A total of 175 fighters have been awarded on 15 December 1973 for their heroic actions at the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971.

| David A Devadasan | Indian Army - 1 MAHAR | Battle of Harar Kalan | 10/11 December 1971 Recipients of the Nishan-E-Haider:[18][19]