Bangladesh's National Flag: A Symbol of History and Pride

Origins and Adoption

The national flag of Bangladesh was officially adopted on January 17, 1972.

Its design is based on a similar flag used during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971.

Symbolism and Design

The flag consists of a dark bluish green field background incorporating a large off-centre orange-red disk. The flag's width-to-length ratio is 3 to 5.

The green symbolizes the fertile countryside of Bangladesh. Green is also a color representing Islam, which is the predominant religion in the country.

The red circle represents the sun and the blood of those who sacrificed their lives for Bangladesh's independence.