Prime Minister Tareque Rahman Unveils Commemorative Stamp for National Rural Development Day

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman unveiled a commemorative postage stamp on Sunday at his office in the Bangladesh Secretariat to mark National Rural Development Day. The initiative, themed “Developed Rural Areas, Prosperous Country, Bangladesh First,” highlights the government’s commitment to fostering grassroots economic progress.
According to Deputy Press Secretary Md. Sujauddoula, the release includes a 10-taka commemorative stamp, along with a corresponding inaugural envelope and a 5-taka data card. These items serve as official markers of the day’s significance in promoting the nation’s rural development agenda.
The unveiling ceremony was attended by Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, State Minister Mir Shah-e-Alam, and Secretary of the Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Ministry Shahidul Hassan.
The Bangladesh Postal Department traditionally issues these special commemorative items every year on July 6 to coincide with the observance of National Rural Development Day, emphasizing the integral role of rural advancement in the country’s broader national development strategy.