In Bangladesh, July 29th is celebrated as Stamp Day. This day commemorates the first set of stamps issued for Bangladesh on July 29, 1971, designed by Biman Mullick. These were the first stamps of the newly independent nation.
Here's why July 29th is significant:
First Stamps:
The first set of Bangladeshi stamps, designed by Biman Mullick, were issued on July 29, 1971.
Commemoration:
This date was later designated as Stamp Day to honour the issuance of these stamps.
"Stamp Day Stamp":
In 2015, the postal department of Bangladesh
issued a special "Stamp Day Stamp" to further mark the occasion.