Bangladesh country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (JA)
📍 Bangladesh
Theme Independence Day 2027
Bangladesh is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Dhaka, the national observance is Independence Day on 26 March, and the national colours are green and gold. Bangladesh marks 26 March 1971, the declaration of independence. Victory Day is a separate observance on 16 December.
Capital and region (JA)
Dhaka is the capital. Bangladesh sits in the Asian time region, on the Asia/Dhaka clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Friday, 26 March 2027. Bangladesh marks 26 March 1971, the declaration of independence. Victory Day is a separate observance on 16 December. Locally it is called Swadhinata Dibosh. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are green and gold. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Bangladesh?
The capital is Dhaka.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Friday, 26 March 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Bangladesh marks 26 March 1971, the declaration of independence. Victory Day is a separate observance on 16 December.
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