DOCUMENT: Press Conference (18 Aug. 1971)
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My dear friends and citizens of independent Bangla Desh,
First of all let me thank you for giving me the opportunity to design the first set of stamps for the independent Bangla Desh, which was great historic value. In this set of stamps I tried to combine two objects, one is to provide with the basic facts about Bangla Desh and the other is to show that Bangla Desh is a modern, forward-looking, friendly country with a bright future. The whole range of stamps gives a flavour of optimism.
On the first ten paisa stamp I have shown the exact geographic location of Bangla Desh on the world map with extra emphasis on the 90 degree longitude and the Tropic of Cancer. That also confirms that Bangla Desh is not just an imagination; it is a reality.
The second stamp given gives an interpretation of one of the greatest calamities in the history of mankind — The massacre at Dacca University on 25th and 26th March this year, committed by military government of Pakistan.
The 50 paisa stamp shows the population of Bangla Desh. So the outsider can compare with their own population and realise that the problem of Bangla Desh is a problem of an independent nation of 75 million people.
One Rupee stamp shows the flag of the independent government of Bangla Desh.
Two Rupee stamp shows the recent election results of a formalised ballot box with the emphasis on the support for Bangla Desh of the 98% of the total population.
Three Rupees stamp summerises the complete development. It shows two objects. The broken chain symbolises the breakdown of 25 years immoral and unethical Pakistani domination of Bangla Desh. It also shows the broken link with the illegal immoral regime.
Without the mention of the Great Leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the set would be incomplete. I have shown my respect to the great man on the 5 Rupees stamp. He is not only the leader of Bangla Desh but also he is one of the greatest leaders of Asia.
The last but not least is the 10 Rupees stamp, which I have specially designed for the supporters of Bangla Desh.
Now let me conclude with a small request. Please buy Bangla Desh Postage stamps and show your support and soliderity. When you write a letter to your friends here in England and Overseas please fix at least one Bangla Desh postage stamp in addition to the usual postage that would cost you very little. I hope you all know that the ten paisa stamp only cost you half a new pence. I am sure all of you agree with me that this is too little to pay for a great cause.
Thank you. Joy Bangla.
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My dear friends and citizens of independent Bangla Desh,
First of all let me thank you for giving me the opportunity to design the first set of stamps for the independent Bangla Desh, which was great historic value. In this set of stamps I tried to combine two objects, one is to provide with the basic facts about Bangla Desh and the other is to show that Bangla Desh is a modern, forward-looking, friendly country with a bright future. The whole range of stamps gives a flavour of optimism.
On the first ten paisa stamp I have shown the exact geographic location of Bangla Desh on the world map with extra emphasis on the 90 degree longitude and the Tropic of Cancer. That also confirms that Bangla Desh is not just an imagination; it is a reality.
The second stamp given gives an interpretation of one of the greatest calamities in the history of mankind — The massacre at Dacca University on 25th and 26th March this year, committed by military government of Pakistan.
The 50 paisa stamp shows the population of Bangla Desh. So the outsider can compare with their own population and realise that the problem of Bangla Desh is a problem of an independent nation of 75 million people.
One Rupee stamp shows the flag of the independent government of Bangla Desh.
Two Rupee stamp shows the recent election results of a formalised ballot box with the emphasis on the support for Bangla Desh of the 98% of the total population.
Three Rupees stamp summerises the complete development. It shows two objects. The broken chain symbolises the breakdown of 25 years immoral and unethical Pakistani domination of Bangla Desh. It also shows the broken link with the illegal immoral regime.
Without the mention of the Great Leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the set would be incomplete. I have shown my respect to the great man on the 5 Rupees stamp. He is not only the leader of Bangla Desh but also he is one of the greatest leaders of Asia.
The last but not least is the 10 Rupees stamp, which I have specially designed for the supporters of Bangla Desh.
Now let me conclude with a small request. Please buy Bangla Desh Postage stamps and show your support and soliderity. When you write a letter to your friends here in England and Overseas please fix at least one Bangla Desh postage stamp in addition to the usual postage that would cost you very little. I hope you all know that the ten paisa stamp only cost you half a new pence. I am sure all of you agree with me that this is too little to pay for a great cause.
Thank you. Joy Bangla.