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Flag of Bangladesh

Flag of Bangladesh
BD · 3:5

Official Palette

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Symbolism

The green field represents the lush landscape of Bangladesh and the vitality of youth. The red disc represents the sun rising over Bengal, and the blood of those who died for independence.

History

Adopted on January 17, 1972. The original design during the 1971 Liberation War included a yellow map of the country inside the red disc, which was removed for simplicity.

Construction

A 3:5 ratio. The red disc is slightly offset toward the hoist so that it appears centered when flying.

Country Specifications

Capital
Dhaka
Population
177.8M
Languages
Bengali
Continent
Asia
Subregion
South Asia
Landlocked
No
ISO 3166-1
BD

Flag Identification

Adopted
January 17, 1972
Proportions
3:5 (≈0.60)
Total Colors
2

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Sources

  • National Web Portal of Bangladesh
  • FOTW