Flag of Bangladesh
South Asia and the Indian Ocean · BD · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionSouth Asia and the Indian Ocean
- ISO codeBD
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Bangladesh |
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| Country | Bangladesh |
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| Official Country Name | People’s Republic of Bangladesh |
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| Capital | Dhaka |
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| Continent | Asia |
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| Region | Southern Asia |
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| ISO Country Code | BD / BGD |
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| Internet Domain | .bd |
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| Calling Code | +880 |
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| Currency | Bangladeshi taka (BDT) |
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| National Language(s) | Bengali |
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| Demonym | Bangladeshi |
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| Area | 147,570 km² |
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| Population | 161,356,039 (approx.) |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Bangladesh |
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| Adopted On | 1972-01-17 |
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| First Used | 1971 |
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| Current Version Adopted | 1972-01-17 |
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| Flag Proportion | 3:5 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
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| Number of Colors | 2 |
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| Main Colors | Dark Green, Red |
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| Designer | Quamrul Hassan |
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| Design Type | Green field with red disc |
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| Official Status | Official National Flag |
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| Government Authority | Government of Bangladesh |
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Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Dark Green | | #006A4E | 0, 106, 78 | 100, 0, 26, 58 | Not specified |
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| Red | | #F42A41 | 244, 42, 65 | 0, 83, 73, 4 | Not specified |
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Flag Design and Symbols
| Dark Green colour | Represents forests, fertile land and hope |
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| Red colour | Represents the blood and courage of those who fought for the nation |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 1971 | First recorded use of the flag design |
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| 1972-01-17 | Current flag officially adopted |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio | 3:5 |
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| Width | 3 units (hoist) |
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| Length | 5 units (fly) |
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| Symbol Position | Not documented |
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| Symbol Diameter | Not documented |
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| Border Size | None |
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| Stripe Width | Not documented |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Not documented |
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| Official Construction Rules | Not documented |
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Bangladesh Flag Usage
| Government Buildings | Yes |
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| Schools | Yes |
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| Military | Yes |
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| Naval Use | Yes |
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| Civil Use | Yes |
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| International Events | Yes |
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| Sports Events | Yes |
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| Embassies | Yes |
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| Official Ceremonies | Yes |
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| National Holidays | Yes |
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Other Official Flags of Bangladesh
| Flag Type | Use | Link |
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| National Flag | Main flag of the country | View flag |
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| Civil Flag | Used by civilians | View flag |
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| State Flag | Used by government | View flag |
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| War Flag | Used during military operations | Not documented |
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| Naval Ensign | Used by the navy | Not documented |
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| Air Force Flag | Used by the air force | Not documented |
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| Presidential Standard | Used by the head of state | Not documented |
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| Royal Standard | Used by the monarch | Not documented |
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| Historical Flag | Previous national flag | Not documented |
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Quick Facts About the Flag
| Flag Age | 54 years |
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| Adoption Date | 1972-01-17 |
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| Oldest Version | 1971 |
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| Previous Flag | Not documented |
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| Flag Nickname | Not documented |
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| Designer | Quamrul Hassan |
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| Most Common Color | Dark Green |
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| Rarest Feature | Not documented |
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| Similar Flags | Not documented |
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| Unique Feature | Green field with red disc |
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