National Fish
Hilsha fish is the national fish of Bangladesh. People in our country like this fish very much. It is very delicious and nutritious. There is a proverb that ‘Vat-e Mas-e Bangali’ (Bangladeshis are fond of rice and fish). Pohela Boishakh (1st Day of Bengali Year) is celebrated by eating fried Hilsha fish with Panta Rice. New or rich guests are entertained by the Hilsha fish. We get sufficient protein from Hilsha fish. Our national economy is being developed by exporting Hilsha Fish. Not only have these, but Hilsha fishes also contribute 1% to our GDP. In the world, about 60% of Hilsha fishes are found in Bangladesh.
National Bird
The national bird of Bangladesh is the magpie robin. They are commonly known as Doyel or Doel and one of the most beautiful and mysterious birds in the world. Bangladesh‘s national bird, magpie robin is a very tiny and shy bird. They are well-known for their melodious call and popular as cage birds. Magpie Robins is one of the old-world flycatchers able to mimic different bird species calls. As they are very unique, intelligent, charming, and beautiful, the magpie robin is considered the national bird of Bangladesh.
National Flower
The shape Or Water Lily Is The National Flower of Bangladesh. The Symbol of the National Flower of Bangladesh Water Lily is Also Located In The Center of The Emblem of Bangladesh. White water Lily is the national flower of Bangladesh. Its scientific name is Nymphaea Pubescens. It belongs to the Nymphaeaceae family and its genus of Nymphaea. The water lily is an aquatic type flower. Soon after the liberation of Bangladesh, the then government selected the water lily (white shapla) as the National flower of Bangladesh. The water lily is also the State flower of Andhra and the national flower of Sri Lanka.
National Animal
The Royal Bengal tiger is the national animal of Bangladesh. They are the most mesmerizing wild animal in the world. Bangladesh‘s national animal, the Royal Bengal tiger is a symbol of bravery and sharp intelligence. They are also representing power as they are indeed very strong. As they are such a powerful, intelligent, and majestic animal, the Royal Bengal tiger is considered the national animal of Bangladesh. Royal Bengal tigers live in the forests of the Sundarbans and the Chittagong Hill Tracts. As of 2015, there are around 106 tigers remain in the Bangladesh territory of the Sundarbans (Forest Department, 2015).
National Fruit
The jackfruit has been named the national fruit of Bangladesh and is a fruit that has been in existence for thousands of years. It is believed that jackfruit trees were planted in Hawaii even before 1888 and archaeologists have estimated that it has been growing in India for between 3000 to 6000 years. It is one of the largest fruits to grow on trees in the world, and a Jackfruit Tree can live and bear fruit for approximately a hundred years if taken care of correctly. The climate in Bangladesh is perfect for the cultivation of jackfruit trees and in addition to its nutritional value, the Jackfruit is an inexpensive fruit and can be bought or grown in the poorest communities.
