National Symbols of Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a small, relatively young country in South Asia. The country is surrounded by India to the south, north and west, and borders Myanmar to the southeast and is washed by the waters of the Bay of Bengal. This is the same mysterious Bengal, known for the eponymous tigers and lights. The capital of Bangladesh is Dhaka, which is now home to more than 10 million people.

The official language of the population of Bangladesh is Bengali, which belongs to the Indo-European language family.

More than 90% of the population of Bangladesh professes Islam (its Sunni branch), and about 8.7% – Buddhism.

The cuisine in Bangladesh ranges from very sweet and mild to very spicy. Even tourists from Southeast Asia and India, where spices are treated with great sympathy, Bangladeshi cuisine seems very spicy. The main dishes, such as luchi, porota, Naan, and Roti, consist of two components — rice and flatbread. Curry dishes with chicken, fish, beef, lamb or daal are prepared as an addition to the main course.

The taka is the official currency in Bangladesh (its international designation: BTD). One taka = 100 paisa.

The national symbols of Bangladesh consist of symbols to represent Bangladeshi traditions and ideals that reflect the different aspects of its cultural life and history. Bangladesh has several official national symbols, including a historical document, flag, anthem, memorial towers, and several national heroes. There are also several other symbols, including the national animal, bird, flower, and tree.

The Royal Bengal Tiger is one of the national symbols of Bangladesh. It has an estimated population of 440 in Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, tigers now live in the forests of the Sundarbans and Chittagong Highlands.

Mango is the national tree of Bangladesh. Mango is native to South Asia, from where it has spread around the world and has become one of the most cultivated fruits in the tropics. Its fruits and leaves are ritually used as floral decorations at weddings, public celebrations, and religious ceremonies.

Country information

Official name(s)	People's Republic of Bangladesh
Alternative name(s)	People's Republic of Bangladesh (official, English)
Regional location	Southern Asia, bordering the Bay of Bengal, between Burma and India
Country name etymology	"Land of Bengal"
Climate	Tropical; mild winter (October to March); hot, humid summer (March to June); humid, warm rainy monsoon (June to October)
Terrain	Mostly flat alluvial plain; hilly in southeast
Population	164,689,383
National Day	26 Mar 1971
Language(s)	Bengali
Religion	Islam (State religion), Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity
Country code	+880
Literacy rate	73.9%
Currency	Bangladeshi taka
Capital city	Dhaka
ISO	BGD
Domain(TLD)	.bd
Ethnicity	Bengalis, minorities
Head of government	Prime Minister
Nationality	Bangladeshi
Driving side	Drive on the Left-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	147,570 km2 (56,980 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC+6 (BST)
Average elevation	30 ft
Coastline	580 Km
Mains electricity	220 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Bangladesh

Motto of Bangladesh

No official motto. National slogan and war cry: "Joy Bangla"

National animal of Bangladesh

The National animal of Bangladesh is Royal Bengal Tiger

National flower of Bangladesh

The National flower of Bangladesh is Water lily . Botanical name is Nymphaeaceae.

National bird of Bangladesh

The National bird of Bangladesh is The magpie robin

Rest of the National symbols of Bangladesh 👇

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  Founder
  Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
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  National dish
  Ilish macher paturi
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  National dance
  Kathakali and bharata natyam
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  National dress
  Salwar Kameez
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  National monument
  National Martyrs' Memorial
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  National anthem
  View Anthem
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  National fruit
  Jackfruit
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  National drink
  Tea
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  National colors
  Red, green and gold
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  National sports
  Kabaddi
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  National tree
  Mango
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  National poet
  Kazi Nazrul Islam
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  National mausoleum
  National Martyrs' Memorial
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  National archives
  National Archives of Bangladesh
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  National museum
  Bangladesh National Museum
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  National library
  National Library of Bangladesh
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  Central Bank
  Bangladesh Bank
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  Highest peak
  Mowdok Mual (Saka Haphong)
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  Tallest building
  BRB Cables Tower
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  National football team
  BAN
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  Tourism slogan
  Beautiful Bangladesh
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  Emoji flag
  🇧🇩
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  National airline
  Biman Bangladesh Airlines
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  National instrument
  Harmonium Esraj
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  National hero
  Bir Sreshtho
• 
  President
  Abdul Hamid
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  Prime Minister
  Sheikh Hasina
• 
  Olympics Committee
  BAN
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  Passport
  Passport of Bangladesh
• 
  Army
  Bangladesh Army
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  Navy
  Bangladesh Navy
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  Air Force
  Bangladesh Air Force
• 
  Mythical Creature
  Jinn

Neighbouring countries of Bangladesh

• 
  Myanmar (Burma)
• 
  India

Bangladeshi Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

The eyes are the mirror of the mind.

A burnt child dreads the fire or Once bitten, twice shy.

Hide the fish with greens.

A beggar cannot be a bankrupt.

Unless a man is simple, he cannot recognize God, the Simple One.

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

The deer has enemies because of its flesh.

A cat has nine lives.

Don’t grow too high lest a storm makes you tumble down.

Half truth is more frightening than falsehood.

A one-eyed uncle is better than no uncle at all.

A golden key can open any door.

A drawing man catches or clutches at a straw .

There is not a single village without a river or a rivulet and a folk poet or a minstrel.

A fool and his money are soon parted .

Compare Bangladesh with other countries

Compare Bangladesh with its neighbours

• Bangladesh vs. Myanmar (Burma)
• Bangladesh vs. India

Country location