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The National
Emblem of the People's Republic
of Bangladesh. |
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Bangladesh teems
with icons and symbols, not the least of
which is the ubiquitous Royal Bengal
Tiger. This majestic beast finds
its home in Bangladesh, in the still pristine
mangrove forests of the Sundarbans. |
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The Doel
or the magpie robin is the national bird of
Bangladesh. |
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The Jackfruit
(Kathal) is our national fruit.
The fruit has a pungent yet distinctive
flavour not unlike the Durian of South East
Asia. The fruit can grow to huge sizes hundreds
of pounds in weight. |
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The National
Parliament (Shangshad Bhawbon)
is an architectural wonder. Designed by
the famous American architect Louis Kahn,
this is the seat of the government. |
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The white Water
Lily (Shapla) is
the national flower of Bangladesh. |
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The
Shaheed Minar
(Martyrs Memorial):
We truly value our independence and the
sacrifices made to achieve our freedom.
Starting as a language movement, nascent
nationalism culminated in the birth of Bangladesh
after a 9 month long War of Independence. |
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The
National Monument (Sritisaudha)
reminds us of those who gave their lives
so that we can be free. Here in this sombre
memorial we remember the first sacrifices
made to preserve our freedom and independence. |
