Bangladesh sets Guinness World Record

Staff Reporter :

Bangladesh has entered the Guinness World Records by setting a new global record for the highest number of flags displayed simultaneously during a parachute jump. The record was achieved in Dhaka on December 16, 2025, marking the country’s Great Victory Day.

The World Records Management Team officially confirmed the achievement on Monday, according to a press release from the Chief Adviser’s press wing. The Guinness World Records website states that “the most flags flown simultaneously while skydiving (parachute jump) is 54,” a feat accomplished by Team Bangladesh during the commemorative event. The initiative was undertaken to unite skydivers from across the country and to celebrate Bangladesh’s 54th Victory Day.

Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), expressed satisfaction over the achievement, saying it was a proud moment for the nation and a source of shared joy for all Bangladeshis.

A total of 54 participants took part in the record-setting demonstration, each carrying a flag during the parachute jump. The event highlighted national unity and collaboration while commemorating a significant day in the country’s history.

On the Great Victory Day, participants took part in the record-setting parachuting with the highest number of flags in hand were Chowdhury Mohammed Ashik Bin Harun, Mohammad Ashaduzzaman, Khondokar Jahangir Alam, Md Nannu Miah, Md Mahmudul Islam, Mohammad Shihab Shaikh, Md Arifur Rahman, Forhad Ahmed, Md Nazrul Islam, Md Kamrul Hassan, Md Shafikul Islam, Md Asikul Islam, Md Sirajul Haque, Mohammad Alamgir Kabir, Md Romjan Ali, Md Monowar Hossain, Md Sharif Ahammed, Bashir Ahammed, Md Mahmudul Hasan, Rakibul Islam, Md Abu Sayem, Md Abu Hasan Chowdhury, Omar Faruq, Manirul Islam, Saurav Akand Rasel, Md Moniruzzaman, SM Rajibul Islam, Md Nurul Haseeb, Md Sajjadul Islam, Abdul Alim, Arafat Rahman, Md Humayun Kabir, Md Rubel Haque, Md Salim Ali, Md Mohosin, Md Bin Ibnul Islam, S M Elma Ajam, Moinul Islam, Md Tanvir Hossain Himel, Md Sarowar Alam Khan, Milan Chandra Barman, SK Md Nasim Uddin, Md Shakim Mahmud, Md Taifur Rahman, Muhammad Rasel Mahmud, Imran Al Zihad, Md Mahedi Hasan, Md Ashikur Rahman, Md Shajahan Ali, Alamgir Hossain, Md Jakir Mia, Rubel Minis, Md Nasir Uddin and Md Towfiqur Rahman Chaklader.