Bangladesh Sets World Record for Most Flags Held During Parachuting on Victory Day

Dhaka, January 13, 2026:

On the occasion of Bangladesh's Victory Day, the country has made its mark in the Guinness World Records by setting a new record for the most flags held during a parachute jump. The achievement was officially confirmed today by the World Records Management Team.

According to the Guinness World Records website, the record was set on December 16, 2025, when Team Bangladesh successfully raised a total of 54 national flags while skydiving, surpassing previous records. The record-setting event took place in Dhaka, with the skydivers coming from various parts of the country.

The skydivers, under the banner of ‘Team Bangladesh’, unified to create a symbol of national unity and cooperation on Bangladesh's 54th Victory Day. This remarkable feat was achieved as a tribute to the spirit of the nation's independence.
 

Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), expressed his joy upon the official recognition of the record. He stated, "Today is a proud day for all Bangladeshis. We wish to share this joy with the entire nation."

Among the participants in this historic parachuting event were Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Mohammad Asaduzzaman, Khondkar Jahangir Alam, Md. Nannu Mia, Md. Mahmudul Islam, Mohammad Shihab Sheikh, Md. Arifur Rahman, Farhad Ahmed, Md. Nazrul Islam, Md. Kamrul Hasan, Md. Shafikul Islam, Md. Ashikul Islam, Md. Sirajul Haque, Mohammad Alamgir Kabir, Md. Ramjan Ali, Md. Monowar Hossain, Md. Sharif Ahmed, Bashir Ahmed, Md. Mahmudul Hasan, Rakibul Islam, Md. Abu Sayem, Md. Abu Hasan Chowdhury, Omar Faruk, Monirul Islam, Sourav Akand Russell, Md. Moniruzzaman, S.M. Rajibul Islam, Md. Nurul Hasib, Md. Sazzadul Islam, Abdul Alim, Arafat Rahman, Md. Humayun Kabir, Md. Rubel Haque, Md. Saleem Ali, Md. Mohsin, Md. Bin Ibnul Islam, S.M. Elma Azam, Moinul Islam, Md. Tanvir Hossain Himel, Md. Sorwar Alam Khan, Milan Chandra Barman, S.K. Md. Nasim Uddin, Md. Sakim Mahmud, Md. Taifur Rahman, Muhammad Russell Mahmud, Imran Al Zihad, Md. Mahidi Hasan, Md. Ashikur Rahman, Md. Shahjahan Ali, Alamgir Hossain, Md. Zakir Mia, Rubel Minis, Md. Nasir Uddin, and Md. Toufiqur Rahman Chakladar.
 

The event not only marks a remarkable sporting achievement but also highlights the unity and perseverance of Bangladesh’s citizens, showcasing their commitment to excellence and national pride.