National Emblem of Bangladesh

Template:Short description Template:Distinguish Template:Use dmy dates Template:Infobox coat of arms The National Emblem of Bangladesh (Template:Lang) is used by the government of Bangladesh and its agencies. The emblem appears on official government documents and currency.

The emblem was adopted shortly after independence in 1971. In the centre is a water lily, that is bordered on two sides by rice sheaves. Above the water lily are four stars and three connected jute leaves. The water lily is the country's national flower, and is representative of the many rivers that run through Bangladesh. Rice represents its presence as the staple food of Bangladesh, and for the agriculture of that nation. The four stars symbolise the four founding principles of the Republic that were enshrined in the Constitution of Bangladesh: nationalism, socialism, democracy, and secularism.

The details of the emblem are inscribed in the constitution:

Gallery

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  National Emblem of Bangladesh Monochrome
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  Crest of the President of Bangladesh
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  Seal of the President of Bangladesh
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  Crest of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh
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  Seal of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh
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  Seal of the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh
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  Badge of Bengal Presidency during British Rule in India
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  Emblem of East Bengal
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  Emblem of East Pakistan (1956–1970)
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  Emblem of East Pakistan (1970–1971)
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  National Emblem of Bangladesh on coin (50 Poisha, 2001)

See also

• Flag of Bangladesh
• Government Seal of Bangladesh

References

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