Bangladesh 1st Population Census (75p)

Bangladesh · 1974 · 75 Poisha

This stamp depicts a stylized map of Bangladesh, overlaid with a grid pattern, symbolizing data collection. In the foreground, white silhouettes of a family (a child, a woman, and a man) represent the population being counted. The denomination '75p' is prominently displayed.

Issued in 1974, this stamp commemorates Bangladesh's first national population census following its independence in 1971. This census was a vital undertaking for the newly formed nation to gather essential demographic data for national planning and development.