BIFS

National symbol of Bangladesh

This section introduces you to the National Identity Elements of Bangladesh. These symbols are intrinsic to the Bangladesh identity and heritage. All of demographics backgrounds across the world are proud of these National Symbols as they infuse a sense of pride and patriotism in every Bangladesh heart.

National Flag

Our National flag is the emblem of our nation. It is rectangular in shape . Its length and breadth are the ratio of 10:6 it may be made of cotton, linen or silk. Incolour the background of the flag is bottle green.There is the purple disc of the rising sun in the centre. The bottle green colour emblems the everlasting freshness youth, vigour and vitality of our nation. The sun is the source of life and heat on earth. It symbolizes the brighter future of our nation. The blood-red colour of the sun is a worthy memorial for the uncommon sacrifice of our nation in the war of Liberation. We look upon our National Flag with great pride and high esteem.

National Anthem

Amar Shonar Bangla

Amar Sonar Bangla (আমার সোনার বাংলা, "My Golden Bengal") is song written and composed by the Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore, the first ten lines of which were adopted in 1972 as the national anthem of Bangladesh.[7] The song was written in 1905 during the period of বঙ্গভঙ্গ Bônggôbhônggô (Partition of Bengal (1905)) - when the ruling British empire had the province of Bengal split into two parts. This song, along with a host of others, was written by Tagore, a pioneer of the cultural and political movement against this partition. These songs were meant to rekindle the unified spirit of Bengal, to raise public consciousness against the communal political divide. The lyrics first appeared in the September issues of "Bongodorshon" and "Baul" simultaneously, in 1905. It is said that the music of this song was inspired by the Baul singer Gagan Harkara's song কোথায় পাবো তারে "Kothay Pabo Tare".[8]The instrumental orchestra rendition was composed by Samar Das.[9] The English translation was done by Syed Ali Ahsan.

National emblem

National Parlament

National Poet

Kazi Nazrul Islam (Bengali: কাজী নজরুল ইসলাম Kazī Nazrul Islām (24 May 1899 – 29 August 1976),[1] sobriquet Bidrohi Kobi (Rebel Poet), known popularly as Nazrul, was a Bengali poet, musician and revolutionary who pioneered poetic works espousing intense spiritual rebellion against fascism and oppression. His poetry and nationalist activism earned him the popular title of "বিদ্রোহী কবি" Bidrohī Kobi (Rebel Poet). Accomplishing a large body of acclaimed works through his life, Nazrul is officially recognised as the national poet of Bangladesh and highly commemorated in India. He also composed the Bangladesh military march "The Song of Youth", now known as "Chal Chal Chal".[3]

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.[12] Recent experiments have confirmed that it has medicinal qualities as an antihepatotoxic and antidiabetic.[13][14] 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.[15]

National Birds

The Magpie Robin (Copsychus saularis) is the national Bird of Bangladesh, where it is common and known as the Doyel or Doel (Bengali: দোয়েল). They are common birds in urban gardens as well as forests. They are particularly well known for their songs and were once popular as cagebirds. 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).

National Animal

The Royal Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) is the national animal of Bangladesh. Its populations have been estimated at 440 in Bangladesh.[19][20] Tigers in Bangladesh are now relegated to the forests of the Sundarbans and the Chittagong Hill Tracts.[19]The tiger replaces the lion as King of the Beasts in cultures of eastern Asia representing royalty, fearlessness and wrath.[21] 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.

National Frouts

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,[16] reaching as much as 80 pounds (36 kg) in weight, 36 inches (90 cm) in length, and 20 inches (50 cm) in diameter.[1

National Tree

The Mango is the national tree of Bangladesh. The mango is native to South Asia, from where it has been distributed worldwide to become one of the most cultivated fruits in the tropics. Its fruit and leaves are ritually used as floral decorations at weddings, public celebrations and religious ceremonies.[18]

National Sports

National Fish

Ilish.JPG The Ilish (Bengali: ইলিশ) or Hilsha, also spelled Elish (Tenualosa ilisha), is national fish of Bangladesh. As it is anadromous in nature (an uncommon phenomenon in tropical waters), the Ilish lives in the sea for most of its life, but migrates up to 1,200 km inland through rivers in the Indian sub-continent for spawning. Distances of 50–100 km are usually normal in the Bangladeshi rivers. The Ilish is a popular fish to eat among the people of South Asia.