Bangladesh and France 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 stamp in Dhaka today, foreign ministry's press release said. 
 
While in Paris, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna and Bangladesh Ambassador to France Khondker M. Talha released the same commemorative stamp to mark the occasion, it added. 
 
Dhaka and Paris established their diplomatic relations on February 14, 1972, with France recognizing Bangladesh as an independent state.