The Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has unveiled a commemorative postage stamp valued at 10 taka to mark the FIFA World Cup 2026. The unveiling ceremony took place on Thursday morning at the Prime Minister’s office within the National Parliament Secretariat.
Alongside the commemorative stamp, the Prime Minister also released a souvenir sheet with an envelope valued at 50 taka, as well as a data card priced at 5 taka. A special official seal was used during the release of these postal items, marking the occasion as part of the official philatelic programme associated with the upcoming global sporting event.
According to information provided by the Deputy Press Secretary to the Prime Minister, Jahidul Islam Rony, the event formally introduced all three commemorative items to the public. The initiative forms part of a broader set of activities linked to the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The ceremony was attended by several senior government and administrative officials. Among them were the Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Fakir Mahbub Anam, the Ministry’s Secretary Bilkis Jahan Rimi, the Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atiqur Rahman Rumon, and the Additional Director General of the Department of Posts, SM Harunur Rashid.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is scheduled to commence soon and will feature a record number of participating teams. For the first time in the history of the tournament, a total of 48 national teams will compete. The event will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, marking the first occasion in which three countries will co-host the tournament.
The issuance of commemorative postal items is a recognised practice in many countries to mark significant international events, particularly major sporting competitions such as the FIFA World Cup. These items are often produced in limited editions and serve both as collectibles and as official commemorations of historic occasions.
Details of Commemorative Releases
| Item Type | Description | Face Value |
|---|---|---|
| Commemorative Stamp | FIFA World Cup 2026 themed stamp | 10 taka |
| Souvenir Sheet | Envelope with commemorative design | 50 taka |
| Data Card | Special data card issued for the occasion | 5 taka |
The release of these items reflects the country’s participation in global commemorative practices linked to the FIFA World Cup 2026 and highlights the role of postal services in marking internationally significant events.