Bangladesh on Mahatma Gandhi
Complete Set of 3 nos of commemorative postage stamps on Mahatma Gandhi‘s visit at Noakhali in 1946 :
Issued by Bangladesh
Issued on Feb 15, 2011
Issued for : INDIPEX–2011, World Philatelic Exhibition
Picture :
10t – Mahatma Gandhi on the way to Noakhali, November, 1946 at Laksham Railway Station
15t & 20t – Mahatma Gandhi‘s visit at Noakhali, 1946
Colour : Multicolour
Type : Se–tenant set of 3 Stamps, Mint condition
Denomination : 10, 15 & 20 Taka
About :
- “Your beliefs become your thoughts,
Your thoughts become your words,
Your words become your actions,
Your actions become your habits,
Your habits become your values,
Your values become your destiny.“ – M. K. Gandhi
- 1869
Born on 2 October 1869 in Porbandar in Gujarat.
- 1888–1891
Studied Law in London.
- 1893
Sailed for South Africa.
- 1915
Returned to India from South Africa.
- 1922
Ended Non–Cooperation movement against British Raj after his followers were involved in a series of riots and disturbances that violated his policy of nonviolence.
- 1930
Led Dandi March to collect salt in protest of the British Salt Tax.
- 1932
Fasted to protest the treatment of people who belonged to no Hindu caste, the Harijans or Untouchables.
- 1942
Launched Quit India Movement against British Raj.
- 1948
Assassinated by Nathuram Godse, a Hindu extremist.
- “I offer you peace.
I offer you love.
I offer you friendship.
I see your beauty.
I hear your need.
I feel your feelings.“ – M. K. Gandhi
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