Uncover the meaning and elements behind the national emblem of Bangladesh, from the Shapla to the rice sheaves.
The National Emblem of Bangladesh was adopted shortly after the nation gained independence in 1971. At its center, a water lily, known as Shapla, floats on water, flanked by two sheaves of rice. The Shapla is Bangladesh's national flower, symbolizing purity, peace, and the country's numerous rivers, while the rice sheaves represent the staple food and the nation's agricultural prosperity.
Above the water lily are three connected jute leaves, acknowledging jute's historical economic importance as the "golden fiber". The emblem also features four stars, two on each side of the jute leaves, which encapsulate the four founding principles enshrined in Bangladesh's 1972 Constitution: nationalism, socialism, democracy, and secularism. These elements collectively reflect Bangladesh's natural landscape, agricultural heritage, and core national ideals.
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