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GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESHTHE NATIONAL ANTHEM RULES, 1978(Amended up to July, 2005)CABINET DIVISION

1GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESHCABINET SECRETARIATCabinet DivisionThe National Anthem Rules, 1978(Amended up to July, 2005)NOTIFICATIONDhaka, the 25 th October, 1978No. 6/1/78-Rules.–– In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 5 ofthe Bangladesh National Anthem, Flag and Emblem Order, 1972 (P.O.No. 130of 1972), the Government is pleased to make the following rules, namely :––1. Short title and commencement.–– (1) These rules may be calledthe National Anthem Rules, 1978.(2) They shall come into force at once.2. Playing of the National Anthem.–– So much of the NationalAnthem of Bangladesh as is specified in column (2) of Schedule I shall beplayed on the occasions specified in column (1) thereof.2A. Notwithstanding anything contained in rule 2, the National Anthemshall also be played on such occasions, to such extent and at such places as maybe determined by the Government from time to time.3. National Anthem to be played in certain public meetings.–– Incase a foreign mission in Bangladesh wishes to play its National Anthem at apublic function in Bangladesh, prior permission of the Ministry of ForeignAffairs shall be necessary. If permission is accorded, the National Anthem ofBangladesh shall also be played in that function before the foreign NationalAnthem is played.4. Respect to be shown to the National Anthem.–– When theNational Anthem is being played on the arrival of a dignitary or on theceremonial hoisting of the Bangladesh Flag, all ranks in uniform, not beingunder the orders of the Officer Commanding a parade, shall stand to attention;and all Officers, including spectator officers in uniform, Junior CommissionedOfficers, Warrant officers and Non-Commissioned Officers shall stand toattention saluting at the first note of the Anthem and shall keep in that positionuntil the last note of the National Anthem has been played. When the NationalAnthem is played and the National flag is displayed, all present shall face theflag; when the flag is not displayed, all present shall face the musicians/ band;civilians in Western head dress shall uncover their heads and civilians inany other head dress shall stand to attention.

25. Singing of National Anthem by civilians.–– (1) The NationalAnthem may be sung on an occasion which, though not strictlyceremonial is significant because of the presence of any Minister.(2) In all schools, the day’s work shall begin with the singing ofthe National Anthem.(3) Whenever the National Anthem is sung, the whole of it shallbe sung.6. Procedure to be followed by Defence Services.–– (1) All unitin possession of an authorised band shall provide themselves with copiesof the scores of National Anthems of all nations and all the regimentalmarches of the Bangladesh Defence Services.7. The National Anthem Shall be played only in accordance withthe approved notation of the song.8. The National Anthem, its English translation and rendition inRoman script are shown in Annexure “A”, “B” and “C” of Schedule III.

3SCHUDULE I[see rule 2]OccasionsExtent to which to be played1 21. Shaheed Dibash (The 21 st dayof February every year).2. Independence Day (The 26 th dayof March every year).3. National Revolution Day (The7 th day of November everyyear).4. Victory Day (The 16 th Day ofDecember every year).5. When the President enters theSangsad Chamber to addressthe Parliament and on theconclusion of his address.6. Oath-taking ceremony of thePresident and the PrimeMinister.7. When the President receivesthe President’s salute at anyceremonial parade.8. At a function where thePresident is present as theChief Guest.(a) Full National Anthem to beplayed at the beginning andimmediately on conclusionof the function.(b) In the case of parade, firsttwo lines of the NationalAnthem to be played at thebeginning.Ditto.Ditto.Ditto.Full National Anthem to beplayed on both the occasions.First two lines of the NationalAnthem to be played on arrivaland departure of the President andthe Prime Minister.First two lines of the NationalAnthem to be played on the“President’s command Salute“President’s: Present Arms”.First two lines of the NationalAnthem to be played on arrivaland departure of the President.

9. At a function where the toastto the President is proposedand the President himself ispresent.10. At a function where the toastto the President is proposedand the President is notpresent.4First two lines of the NationalAnthem to be played preceded bythe drum roll before the toast isdrunk.First two lines on the NationalAnthem to be played preceded bythe drum roll before the toast isdrunk.11. * * * * * *12. At the time of presenting aGuard of Honour to the Headof State or Head ofGovernment o f a foreigncountry on official or statevisit to Bangladesh.13. At a function held by thePresident or by the PrimeMinister in honour of a head ofa foreign state.14. At an official function held byforeign missions inBangladesh.15. At a function held in honour ofthe head of a foreign state byhis own representative inBangladesh or by a publicbody.First two lines of the NationalAnthem to be played. (TheNational Anthem of the countryof the visitor is to be played first.)First two lines of the NationalAnthem preceded by drum roll tobe played at the time of theguest’s arrival and departure.(The National Anthem of theforeign state concerned to beplayed first followed by theNational Anthem of Bangladesh.)First two lines of the NationalAnthem preceded by drum roll tobe played immediately on thetermination of function. (TheNational Anthem of Bangladeshto be played first followed by theNational Anthem of the foreignstate concerned.)First two lines of the NationalAnthem preceded by drum roll tobe played at the time of theguest’s arrival and departure.(The National Anthem ofBangladesh shall be played afterthe National Anthem of theforeign state concerned.)

516. At a function held by thePresident or by the PrimeMinister in honour of a foreignPrime Minister.17. At a function held in honour ofa foreign Prime Minister by hisown representative inBangladesh or by a publicbody.18. When a new Ambassador orHigh Commissioner of adiplomatic mission inspects theGuard of Honour at thePresident’s House on theoccasion of the ceremony ofpresentation of credential.19. When an Ambassador or HighCommissioner of Bangladeshpresents his credential to theforeign Head of State.20. When the Presidentinaugurates an officialfunction.21. When the President broadcaststo the Nation.First two lines of the NationalAnthem preceded by drum roll tobe played on arrival and departureof the foreign Prime Minister.(The National Anthem of theforeign country concerned to beplayed first followed by theNational Anthem of Bangladesh.)First two lines of the NationalAnthem preceded by drum roll tobe played at the time of theguest’s arrival and departure.(The National Anthem ofBangladesh shall be played afterthe National Anthem of theforeign state concerned.)First two lines of the NationalAnthem preceded by drum rollon the command “President’ssalute: Present Arms.”Where playing of the NationalAnthem is in accordance with thepractice of the foreign stateconcerned first two lines of theNational Anthem to be played.First two lines of the NationalAnthem to be played on arrivaland departure of the President.First two lines of the NationalAnthem at the beginning and onthe termination of the broadcast.22. On State funeral. First two lines of the NationalAnthem to be played preceded bydrum roll immediately afterburial.23. At the beginning of the cinemashows.First two lines of the NationalAnthem to be played preceded bydrum roll.

624. At the conclusion of the day’sTV and radio programme.25. When President’s salute isgiven to a foreign Head ofState or Member of foreignReigning Imperial and RoyalFamily, Foreign AmbassadorHigh Commissioner andforeign representatives ofequal status.26. When the toast to Bangladeshis proposed.27. When the Prime Minister ispresent as the chief guest at the‘Independence Award’distribution ceremony.First two lines of the NationalAnthem to be played.First two lines of the NationalAnthem to be played on thecommand “President’s Salute:Present Arms” (National Anthemof the foreign country concernedto be played first followed by theBangladesh National Anthem).First two lines of the NationalAnthem to be played preceded bydrum roll.First two lines of the NationalAnthem to be played on arrivaland departure of the PrimeMinister.Notes––(a) First two lines of the National Anthem are as under––ÒAvgvi †mvbvi evsjv, Avwg †Zvgvq fvjevwm|wPiw`b †Zvgvi AvKvk, †Zvgvi evZvm, Avgvi cÖv‡Y evRvq euvwkÓ(b) Whenever the National Anthem is played as part of a Salute, allranks in Military uniforms both under the orders of an OfficerCommanding and not under the orders of an officer Commanding aparade shall stand to attention and salute.(c) Foreign National Anthem shall be played in full unless arecognised abbreviation is known to exist.(d) The National Anthem shall not be played for anybody other thanthe President on board a Naval Ship.[Schedule II was Omitted by Notification No. SRO/ 94/Law/89dt.29-3-89]SCHUDULE III[See rule 8](1) The National Anthem .. .. .. Annexure ‘A’(2) English Translation of the National Anthem .. Annexure ‘B’(3) Rendition in Roman Script of the National Anthem .. Annexure ‘C’

8ANNEXURE ‘C’NATIONAL ANTHEM OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESHRendition in Roman ScriptBy order of the PresidentM. KERAMAT ALICabinet Secretary