Southern Asia
Bangladesh
A dark green field with a red disc slightly offset toward the hoist. The design was first adopted in 1972 after independence, based on the flag used during the liberation war but without the former golden map.
All flagsAsia
Adopted
1972
Proportion
3:5
Colours
2
Colours & their meaning
#006A4E
Green
Commonly said to represent the lush land of Bangladesh; this interpretation is widely repeated though not always set out in a single official formula.
#F42A41
Red
Commonly said to represent the sun and the blood of those who died for independence.
Symbols & emblems
Red disc
Commonly interpreted as the rising sun over Bengal.
Did you know?
The red disc is shifted slightly toward the hoist so that it appears visually centered when the flag is flying.