Bangladesh Chief Adviser Dr. Fakhruddin Ahmed Wednesday formally released a commemorative postage stamp along with a first day cover on Nobel laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus and Grameen Bank for winning the most prestigious international award.the Bangladesh Postal Department published the commemorative stamp of 10 taka (1 U.S. dollars equals about 70 taka) denomination and a first day cover of 6 taka, private news agency UNB reported.
The commemorative stamp and the first day cover are being sold in all main post offices of the country from Wednesday. The stamp and inaugural envelope would be available in sub-district post offices too.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Adviser Dr. Fakhruddin Ahmed said it was a very joyful moment when entire Bangladesh got overwhelmed hearing the news on Oct. 13 last year that Prof. Yunus and Grameen Bank won the Nobel Prize.
He said this achievement is not only for Prof. Yunus but also for whole Bangladesh as it brought pride for the country.
Expressing his feeling over publishing the commemorative stamp, Prof. Yunus said it will help keep the big achievement of Bangladesh memorable and further encourage all for attaining bigger achievements for the country.
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