National symbols of Bangladesh facts for kids
The National symbols of Bangladesh (Bengali:বাংলাদেশের জাতীয় প্রতীকসমূহ); consisting most of symbols to represent Bangladeshi traditions and ideals that reflect the different aspects of the cultural life and history. Bangladesh has several official national symbols including a historic document, a flag, an emblem, an anthem, memorial towers as well as several national heroes. There are also several additional other patriotic symbols including the national animal, bird, flower and tree... They are listed here respectively.
Other Bangladeshi National and Official symbols
"(Official name) গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশ Gônôprôjatôntri Bangladesh
People's Republic of Bangladesh".The State religion is Islam, but with the equal status and equal right in the practice of the Hindu, Buddhist, Christian and other religions.
| Symbol | Name | Image | References |
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| National personification | Banga Mata ("Mother Bengal") |  |
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| National flag | Flag of Bangladesh ("Red-Green") |  |
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| National emblem | National emblem of Bangladesh |  |
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| Government seal | Government seal of Bangladesh |  |
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| Revolutionary leader ("Friend of Bengal") | Bangabandhu/Bongobondhu, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman ("Jatira janak") |  |
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| Mother of the Nation ("Jatira maa") | First Lady Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib |  |
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| National Islamic saint | Hazrat Shah Jalal | |
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| National hero ("The First Bangladeshi defender") | Muhammad Ataul Gani Osmani ("Bangabir/Bongobir") | |
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| National poet ("Rebel poet") | Kazi Nazrul Islam ("Bidrohi Kobi") |  |
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| National anthem | Amar Shonar Bangla ("National Song") | ||
| National slogan/National War Cry | Joy Bangla ("Victory to Bengal" or "Hail Bengal") |  |
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| Nationalised language | Bangla ("Officialised language") |  |
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| National Official map of Great Bengal | Survey of Bangladesh |  |
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| National epic | "The Triumph of the Snake Goddess" | |
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| Iconic symbol | Red disc ("Official") ("The Rising Sun") |  |
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| National passport | Bangladeshi passport |  |
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| National airline | Biman ("Flag carrier") | _landing_at_Shahjalal_International_Airport.jpg) |
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| National currency | Taka (৳/Tk. BDT) | ||
| National dresses ("Bangladeshi garments") | Shari ("female") Lungi ("male") | .jpg)  |
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| National media and film industry | Dhallywood |  |
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| National calendar | Bengali calendar |  |
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| National flower | Hairy or Pink Water-lily/Shapla |  |
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| National trees | Banyan fig - Mango tree ("Cultural") |   |
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| National fruit | Jackfruit ("Official") | _Jack_fruits_on_Simhachalam_Hills_01.jpg) |
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| National vegetable | Chili pepper |  |
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| National dishes ("Traditional cuisine") | Korma/Fish, Rice & Curry |   |
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| National crops ("Agrarian and Staple") | Jute/Rice |   |
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| National beverage | Tea ("National drink") |  |
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| National sweet | Rossomalai |  |
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| National pet | Red-breasted parakeet/Moustached parakeet |  |
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| National animal | Bengal tiger ("National predator") |  |
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| National bird | Oriental magpie-robin | -_Male_calling_in_the_rain_at_Kolkata_I_IMG_3746.jpg) |
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| National aquatic marine mammals | Dugong Ganges river dolphin |
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| National social mammal | Phayre's leaf langur |  |
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| National bird of prey | Pallas's fish eagle/Band-tailed fish eagle ("Insignia of BAF") |  |
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| National heritage animal | Sloth bear |  |
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| National heritage bird | White-breasted waterhen |  |
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| National butterfly | Golden birdwing |  |
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| National fish | Illish Herring/Hilsha |  |
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| National insect | Common Black House Ant/Tramp Ant |  |
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| National amphibian | Theobald's ranid frog/Leaf Rain frog |  |
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| National reptiles | Ganges River Crocodile/Fish-Eating Crocodile Indian softshell turtle/Ganges softshell turtle |
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| National rivers | Padma River/Jamuna River ("National Breadbasket of Bangladesh") |  .jpg) |
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| National peak | Keokradong | .jpg) |
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| National gemstone | Gold ("National mineral") |  |
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| National sport ("Traditional") | Ha-du-du ("Official") |  |
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| National dance | Peacock dance ("Oreintal dance") |  |
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| National instrument | Dotara ("Folk instrument") |  |
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| National fort | Lal Bagh Qila ("Red Fort Garden") |  |
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| National heritage ("Historical") | Somapura Mahavihara ("Great Buddhist Stupa") |  |
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| Nationalised mosque | Baitul Mukarram | .jpg) |
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| National shrine of Bangladesh | Hazrat Shah Jalal Mazar ("Sylhet") |  |
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| National temple of Bangladesh ("Bengalese Sacred Site") | Goddess of Dhaka ("Hindu") |  |
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| National monastery of Bangladesh (Bengalese Buddhist Temple) | Buddha Dhatu Jadi/Temple Dam of the Monkeys ("National Golden Temple of Bangladesh") |  |
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| National park | Ramna Park (Public) |  |
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| National mausoleum | Mausoleum of three leaders |  |
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| National tower ("Column of Independence") | Swadhinata Stambha ("Independence monument") |  |
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| National monuments | Shaheed Minar, Dhaka - National Martyrs’ Memorial - Martyred Intellectuals Memorial |    |
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| National library | National library of Bangladesh | |
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| National museum | Bangladesh National Museum | .jpg) |
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| National passageway ("Traditional Sea-route") | Bay of Bengal ("National Pass of Bangladesh") |  |
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| National beating retreat or Flags lowering ceremony | Friendship parade ("Indo-Bengal Border") |  |
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