GENERAL INFORMATION

Bangladesh is a unitary and sovereign republic known as the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. The state language of Bangladesh is Bangla. The national anthem of Bangladesh comprises the first ten lines of the song “Amar Sonar Bangla”. The national flag of the Republic consists of a red colored circle resting on a green rectangular background. The emblem of the Republic is the flower Shapla (Water Lily, Nymphaea Nouchali) resting on water having on each side sheaf of paddy surmounted by three connected leaves of jute with two stars on each side of the leaves.The Capital of the Republic is Dhaka. The currency is known as Taka (Tk.) divided into 100 Paisa. The citizens of Bangladesh are known as Bangladeshis. Local time is 6 hours ahead of GMT"