Long Live, Country of Bengal) is a slogan used by Bangladeshis as an expression of patriotism and often used in political speeches and cricket matches.
[2] The slogan is a use of the standard Bengali suffix of Persian origin; Zindabad (Long Live), that is placed after a person or a country name.
[3][2][1] It is said to have originated during a speech by Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani on 23 November 1970 in Paltan Maidan, Dhaka.
[3][5][6] Following Bangladeshi independence, many were of the opinion, that Joy Bangla (Victory to Bengal) had completed its motive and that Bangladesh Zindabad, hoping for longevity, would be more of an appropriate slogan.
[12] After the 7 November 1975 coup d'état, Bangladeshi citizens from "all strata of society" were known to have shouted "Bangladesh Zindabad".