The National Emblem of Bangladesh () is used by the government of Bangladesh and its agencies. The emblem appears on official government documents and currency.
The emblem was adopted shortly after independence in 1971. In the centre is a water lily, that is bordered on two sides by rice sheaves. Above the water lily are four stars and three connected jute leaves. The water lily is the country's national flower, and is representative of the many rivers that run through Bangladesh. The rice sheaves represent the staple food of Bangladesh, as well as the agriculture of that nation. The four stars symbolise the four founding principles of the Republic that were enshrined in the Constitution of Bangladesh: nationalism, socialism, democracy, and secularism.
The details of the emblem are inscribed in the constitution:
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National Emblem of Bangladesh.svg|National Emblem of Bangladesh
National Emblem of Bangladesh Monochrome.svg|National Emblem of Bangladesh Monochrome
Presidential Emblem of Bangladesh.svg|Emblem of the President of Bangladesh
Seal of the President of Bangladesh.svg|Seal of the President of Bangladesh
Prime Minister's Emblem of Bangladesh.svg|Emblem of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh
Seal of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.svg|Seal of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh
Seal of the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh.svg|Seal of the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh
Badge of British Bengal.svg|Badge of Bengal Presidency during British Rule in India
Emblem of East Bengal (1947-1956).svg|Emblem of East Bengal
East Pakistan Emblem (1956-1970).svg|Emblem of East Pakistan (1956–1970)
Emblem of East Pakistan (1970–1971).svg|Emblem of East Pakistan (1970–1971)
৫০ পয়সা ২০০১ সালের নকশা সম্মূখভাগ - 50 Paisa year 2001 Front Part.png|National Emblem of Bangladesh on coin (50 Poisha, 2001)
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See also
- Flag of Bangladesh
- Government Seal of Bangladesh