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Bangladesh's Awesome Official Picture!

Discover Bangladesh's special symbol, a beautiful water lily surrounded by rice and stars, telling a story of their country!

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National Emblem of Bangladesh
National Emblem of Bangladesh Monochrome
National Emblem of Bangladesh (Green and White version)
গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশের জাতীয় প্রতীক
National Emblem of Bangladesh (Golden and Brown version)

Key Facts

National Flower
Shapla (Water Lily).
Elements Represented
Water lily, rice sheaves, jute leaves, and four stars.
Adoption Year
1971.
Fun Fact
The emblem is printed on all official government documents and money in Bangladesh!

Meet the Shapla Star!

Imagine a beautiful flower floating on water, that's the Shapla, Bangladesh's national flower! It's the star of their official picture, called the National Emblem. This picture is like a special stamp used on important papers and money. It helps everyone know when something is official from the government of Bangladesh. It's a way to show pride in their country and its special symbols.

What's Inside the Picture?

This special picture has lots of meaning! In the middle is the white Shapla water lily, which reminds people of all the rivers in Bangladesh. Around it are golden stalks of rice, showing how important farming is.

Above the flower are three green jute leaves and four shiny stars. The rice and jute are like the yummy food and useful plants that grow there. It's like a mini-picture of what makes Bangladesh special!

Why Do They Have This Picture?

This emblem is super important because it represents the whole country of Bangladesh! It was made right after Bangladesh became its own country in 1971. The four stars stand for big ideas like fairness, freedom, and working together. The rice shows that everyone has food to eat, and the water lily shows the beautiful nature. It's a symbol of unity and pride for all the people.

Stars and Stories!

The four stars on the emblem aren't just pretty; they stand for the main ideas the country was built on: nationalism, socialism, democracy, and secularism. These are big words for important ways of living together. The jute leaves are also special because jute is a plant that Bangladesh grows a lot of, and it's used for many things.

This emblem tells a story about the country's values and what it's known for.

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