The year after independence in 1972, the current flag was made official. It is based on the flag that was used during battles for independence and was designed by the Bangladesh painter Kamuru Hassan. Although green is often described as the color of Islam, the green in this flag refers to the vitaility and youth of the nation and the fertile green of the nation. The red circle symbolizes the rising sun and blood shed for independence.
Sun, the blood of those who died for the struggle for independence | |
Development of the agriculture, Symbol of the Islam |
Area | Capital | Language | Major industry | Currency |
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144,000km² | Dhaka | Bengali | Sewing Products and Knitwear Industry, Fisheries Industry, Jute Processing Industry, Agriculture | Taka |