On July 29, 1971 the first set of stamps for Bangladesh, created by Biman Mullick, was issued. For this reason July 29 was later established as “Stamp Day” in Bangladesh.
The first set of postage stamps for Bangladesh was issued on July 29, 1971. These stamps were designed by Biman Mullick and depicted various aspects of the country's culture, history, and struggle for independence.
As a historical note, Bangladesh officially gained independence from Pakistan on December 16, 1971, following a nine-month-long war of independence. The issuance of its first set of stamps on July 29, 1971, was a significant milestone in its journey as a newly emerging nation.
On February 17, 2015 the postal department of Bangladesh decided to issue a “Stamp Day Stamp” on July 29, 2015.
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