Flag of Bangladesh
The flag of Bangladesh is a dark green rectangle with a large red disc. The disc is placed slightly toward the hoist rather than in the exact center, so that it appears centered when the flag flies. The design has no emblem, text or other symbols.
Colors
- Green #086848 · 79%
- Red #D82818 · 21%
Proportions: 3:5
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Bangladesh
The red disc represents the sun rising over Bengal and the blood of those who died in the 1971 Liberation War. The green stands for the lush land and the vitality of the people. An earlier version flown in 1971 showed a yellow map of the country inside the disc; it was removed when the current design was adopted in 1972.
Map of Bangladesh
Bangladesh is a country in South Asia, on the northern shore of the Bay of Bengal. India surrounds it on the west, north and east, and it shares a short border with Myanmar in the southeast.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Bangladesh?
The flag of Bangladesh is green and red.
What are the proportions of the flag of Bangladesh?
The flag of Bangladesh has a ratio of 3:5 (height to width).
What does the flag of Bangladesh mean?
The red disc represents the sun rising over Bengal and the blood of those who died in the 1971 Liberation War. The green stands for the lush land and the vitality of the people. An earlier version flown in 1971 showed a yellow map of the country inside the disc; it was removed when the current design was adopted in 1972.
Can I download the flag of Bangladesh?
Yes: this page has the flag of Bangladesh as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (See File history below for details.).
