National Flag of Bangladesh
With a red circle — which represents the
rising sun and the bloody sacrifices of countless Bangladeshi people for
their freedom — on a bottle green background which symbolizes our
wonderful natural resources, the national flag of Bangladesh stands as
high as our pride and love for our motherland.The sanctity and the dignity of the
National Flag is protected and officially preserved by an act of
Bangladesh Flag rules, 1972. As per the rules, the national flag is
rectangular in size with the length to width ratio of 10:6. Prescribed
sizes of the flag for buildings are 305cm X 183cm, 152cm X 91cm and 76cm
X 46cm and for vehicles are 38cm X 23cm and 25cm X 15cm. It was
designed by famous artist Kamrul Hasan
National Emblem
The
National Emblem of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. The national
flower Shapla (water lily) is surrounded by two sheaves of rice. Above
the water lilly are four stars and a three jute leaves. The national
emblem of Bangladesh (বাংলাদেশের জাতীয় প্রতীক) was adopted shortly
after independence in 1971. Located on the emblem is a water lily, that
is bordered on two sides by rice sheaves. Above the water lilly are four
stars and a three connected jute leaves. The water lily is the
country’s national flower, and is representative of the many rivers that
run through Bangladesh. Rice represents its presence as the staple food
of Bangladesh, and for the agriculture of that nation. The four stars
represent the four founding principles in the current constitution of
Bangladesh of 1972: nationalism, secularism, socialism, and democracy.
Government Seal
The
Government Seal of Bangladesh used by the Ministries of Bangladesh and
the Government of Bangladesh on official documents. One version is used
on the cover page of Bangladeshi passports. The Seal features the same
design elements as the first Flag of Bangladesh in a circular setting.
The outer white ring is shown with the caption of the official name of
the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in Bengali:
গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশ সরকার with 4 red 5-pointed stars. In centre the
country map on a red disc.
National Flower
The
Shapla (Nymphaea nouchali) is the national flower of Bangladesh.
Nymphaea nouchali is considered a medicinal plant in Indian Ayurvedic
medicine under the name Ambal; it was mainly used to treat indigestion.
Recent experiments have confirmed that it has medicinal qualities as an
antihepatotoxic and antidiabetic. Like all waterlilies or lotuses, its
tubers and rhizomes can be used as food items; they are eaten usually
boiled or roasted. In the case of N. nouchali, its tender leaves and
flower peduncles are also valued as food.
National Fruit
The
Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is the national fruit of
Bangladesh. It is native to parts of South and Southeast Asia and widely
cultivated in tropical regions of Bangladesh. The jackfruit tree is
well suited to tropical lowlands, and its fruit is the largest
tree-borne fruit, reaching as much as 80 pounds (36 kg) in weight, 36
inches (90 cm) in length, and 20 inches (50 cm) in diameter.
National Animal
The
Royal Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) is the national animal of
Bangladesh. The tiger replaces the lion as King of the Beasts in
cultures of eastern Asia representing royalty, fearlessness and wrath.
Members of the East Bengal Regiment of the Bangladesh Army are nicked
‘Bengal Tigers’; the regiment’s logo is a tiger face and The Bangladesh
Cricket Board’s logo features a Royal Bengal Tiger. Bangladesh teems
with icons and symbols, not the least of which is the ubiquitous Royal
Bengal Tiger. This majestic beast finds its home in Bangladesh, in the
still pristine mangrove forests of the Sundarbans.
National Fish
The
Ilish or Hilsha, also spelled Elish (Tenualosa ilisha), is national
fish of Bangladesh. The Ilish is a popular fish to eat among the people
of South Asia.
National Bird
The
Magpie Robin (Copsychus saularis) is the national Bird of Bangladesh,
where it is common and known as the Doyel or Doel. They are common birds
in urban gardens as well as forests. They are particularly well known
for their songs. It is a widely used symbol in Bangladesh, appearing on
currency notes, and a landmark in the city of Dhaka is named as the
Doyel Chatwar (meaning: Doyel Square).
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