Flag Description: Green with a large red disk slightly to the hoist side of
center; The red sun of freedom represents the blood shed to
achieve independence; the green field symbolizes the lush
countryside, and secondarily, the traditional color of Islam.
National Icons
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 Sundarban.
The Water Lily
[Shapla] is the national flower of
Bangladesh.
The Jackfruit [Kathal]
is our national fruit. The fruit has a pungent yet
distinctive flavor not unlike the Durian of South
East Asia. The fruit can grow to huge sizes
hundreds of pounds in weight.
The Doel or
the magpie robin is the national bird of
Bangladesh.
Here in this sombre memorial we
remember the first sacrifices made to preserve
our freedom and independence. The National
Monument reminds us of those who gave their
lives so the we can be free.
Shaheed Minar
[Martyrs Memorial]: We truly value our
independence and the sacrifices made to achieve
our freedom. Starting as a language movement,
nascent nationalism culminated in the birth of
Bangladesh after a 9 month long War of
Independence.
The National Parliament
[Shawngshod Bhaban] is an architectural wonder.
Designed by the famous American architect Louis
Kahn, this is the seat of the
government.
