Bangladesh and France have marked the celebration of 50 years of their diplomatic relations by issuing commemorative stamps in both Dhaka and Paris.
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen and French Ambassador to Bangladesh Marie Masdupuy released the commemorative stamps in Dhaka, while French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna and Bangladesh's Ambassador to France Khondker M Talha did the same in Paris, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday.
Bangladesh and France established their diplomatic relations in 1972 with France recognizing Bangladesh as an independent state on February 14, 1972.