Symbols of Nationhood and Culture

  • Flag of Bangladesh
    Flag of Bangladesh
  • Sculpture of a pair of doves, the national bird of Bangladesh
    Sculpture of a pair of doves, the national bird of Bangladesh
  • Sculptures on and near Dhaka University representing the Liberation Movement's fight for independence in 1971
    Sculptures on and near Dhaka University representing the Liberation Movement's fight for independence in 1971
  • Sculptures representing the Liberation Movement's fight for independence in 1971
    Sculptures on and near Dhaka University representing the Liberation Movement's fight for independence in 1971
  • Close up views of a sculpture
    Close up views of a sculpture representing the Liberation Movement of 1971. It features the Father of the Nation (topmost figure on sculpture) during his inspirational speech to the nation to rise and fight.
  • Close up views of a sculpture
    Close up views of a sculpture representing the Liberation Movement of 1971. It features the Father of the Nation (topmost figure on sculpture) during his inspirational speech to the nation to rise and fight.
  • The Parliament House known as Sangsad Bhaban
    The Parliament House known as Sangsad Bhaban.
  • The back side of the Parliament House
    The back side of the Parliament House overlooking the Crescent Lake
  • The back side of the Parliament House
    The back side of the Parliament House overlooking the Crescent Lake
  • Tiled portrait of the Father of the Nation
    Tiled portrait of the Father of the Nation, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in front of the Memorial Museum
  • Inscriptions in front of the Father of the Nation Memorial Museum
    Inscriptions in front of the Father of the Nation (Sheikh Mujibur Rahman) Memorial Museum, in Bangla and English
  • Inscriptions in front of the Father of the Nation Memorial Museum
    Inscriptions in front of the Father of the Nation (Sheikh Mujibur Rahman) Memorial Museum, in Bangla and English
  • Domes of mosques on the horizon
    Domes of mosques on the horizon. 88% of Bangladesh is Muslim, 10% Hindu, plus a few Buddhists, Christians and other religions.
  • Domes of mosques on the horizon
    Domes of mosques on the horizon. 88% of Bangladesh is Muslim, 10% Hindu, plus a few Buddhists, Christians and other religions.