DHAKA, March 23, 2026 (BSS) – The government has issued directives to properly follow the National Flag Rules enacted in 1972 (amended in 2010) as it is the duty of every citizen to follow the guidelines for the proper use of the national flag.

An official handout issued today said hoisting of the national flag is mandatory on the Great Independence and National Day as well as on other days designated by the government. 

According to constitution, the national flag shall consist of a red circle on a green background. 

The flag rules further specify that the color of the flag shall be dark green with a red circle in the middle. 

The flag shall be rectangular in shape with proportions of 10×6 (length × width), featuring the red circle centered within the dark green field. 

The radius of the circle shall be one-fifth of the length of the flag. Depending on the size of buildings, three standard flag sizes are used: 10×6, 5×3, and 2.5×1.5.

The rules state that the flag must not be used to cover any part of motor vehicles, trains, or vessels, including their body, front, or rear. 

No other flag or colored flag may be flown above the national flag of Bangladesh. When displayed on a wall (other than on a pole), the flag must be placed flat against the surface. 

In public auditoriums or meetings, the flag should be positioned behind the speaker at a higher level. If displayed across a street, it must be hung vertically.

The national flag must not be lowered or allowed to touch the ground, including in cemeteries. 

It must never be carried horizontally or flat; it should always be held aloft and free. The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered with due respect.

During formal flag hoisting ceremonies, the national anthem must be sung simultaneously. When the anthem is played and the flag is displayed, all present must stand facing the flag, while uniformed personnel should salute.

When displayed on a motor vehicle, the flagstaff must be securely fixed to the chassis or radiator cap clamp. Nothing may be written or inscribed on the national flag.