A Brief about Author & Web Developer: Md Zahidul Islam

Md Zahidul Islam’s journey into the world of philately is quite impressive and spans across different continents. He was born in Sirajganj, Bangladesh, and began his passion for stamp collecting at a young age of 10, inspired by his older brother Obaidul Islam. His early interest led him to acquire deep knowledge in philately, nurtured by Mr. Md. Manzur Kader from Old Post Office Road, Sirajganj.

Islam talent in philately blossomed further when he participated in the Bangladesh National Philatelic Exhibition (Banglapex 1992) in Dhaka, where he achieved first place in the junior group. His success continued internationally when he won the Vermeil Medal in the Youth group at the World Stamp Exhibition in New Delhi in 1997. He also represented Bangladesh in several FIP (Fédération Internationale de Philatélie) exhibitions during his time in India for higher education from 1994 to 1999.

Afterwards, Echo relocated to Australia where he has actively contributed to the philatelic community. He participated in numerous national stamp exhibitions in Australia and New Zealand, winning the prestigious Large Vermeil medal multiple times. Islam’s dedication to philately is also evident in his role as the founder of “Echo’s Phila House,” a website dedicated to promoting Bangladeshi postage stamps and fostering philatelic knowledge in Bangladesh.

Overall, Md Zahidul Islam’s journey from Sirajganj to global recognition in philately showcases not only his passion for stamps but also his commitment to sharing this passion with others, both in Bangladesh and internationally.

CELEBRATING THE SILVER JUBILEE OF RECEIVING THE AWARD AT THE INTERNATIONAL STAMP EXHIBITION OF ZAHIDUL ISLAM ECHO (1997-2022)

Date of Issue: 26 December 2022; Price of Private Cover: Tk. 30.00; Issued by: Echo’s Phila House; Supported By: Philatelic Society of Bangladesh; Quantity: 200 pcs. Designer: Sumanto Kumar.

CELEBRATING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF RECEIVING THE AWARD AT THE NATIONAL STAMP EXHIBITION OF ZAHIDUL ISLAM (ECHO)

Date of Issue: 07 March 2023; Price of Private Cover: Tk. 30.00; Issued by: Varendra Philatelic Society, Rajshahi; Quantity: 100 pcs. Designer: Biman Mullick & Sumanto Kumar. (EPH-07/2023)

LIST OF PHILATELIC AWARD/CERTIFICATE (NATIONAL/FIAP/FIP OR SIMILAR)​
Name of Exhibition Country Class Level Award
Bangladesh National Stamp Exhibition, Banglapex 1992
Bangladesh
Youth
National
1st Prize
World Philatelic Exhibition, INDEPEX 1997~
India
Youth
FIP
Vermeil
12th Asian International Stamp Exhibition, SINGPEX 1998*
Singapore
Thematic
FIAP
Bronze
International Stamp Exhibition, Viena, WIPA-2000*
Austria
Thematic
FIP
Certificate
World Stamp Exhibition, PORTUGAL 2010**
Portugal
Thematic
FIP
Silver Bronze
World Stamp Exhibition, Phila Nippon 2011**
Japan
Thematic
FIP
Silver Bronze
The Capital Stamp Show 2015
New Zealand
Thematic
National
Bronze
Canberra Stamp Show 2016
Australia
Revenue
State
Large Vermeil
World Stamp Exhibition, Bandang 2017**
Indonesia
Postal History
FIP
Certificate
The Armistice Stamp Show, Dudedin 2018
New Zealand
One Frame
National
Large Vermeil
Bangladesh National Stamp Exhibition, Banglapex 2019
Bangladesh
Thematic
National
Vermeil
Sydney Stamp & Coin Expo 2019
Australia
Thematic
National
Large Silver
World Stamp Exhibition, China 2019
China
One Frame
FIP
Certificate
ANPEX Australian National One Frame Exhibition 2022
Australia
One Frame (Traditional)
National
Large Silver
ANPEX Australian National One Frame Exhibition 2022
Australia
One Frame (Thematic)
National
Large Vermeil
Newcastle 2022 Stamp and Coin Expo
Australia
Traditional
National
Large Vermeil
WPS100 Stamp Show 2022
New Zealand
One Frame (Aero Philately)
National
Large Silver
National Philatelic Literature Exhibition 2023
New Zealand
Literature
National
Vermeil
Sharjah Stamp Exhibition 2024
UAE
One Frame (Traditional)
National
Large Vermeil
Sharjah Stamp Exhibition 2024
UAE
One Frame (Postal Stationery)
National
Large Vermeil

~Participated through self-organize, *Participated through Philatelic Congress of India (PCI), **Participated through Bangladesh Philatelic Federation (BPF) 

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