The hobby to collect stamps grew in him since his early childhood. He is also hopeful that philately in Bangladesh can take a different direction other than being just a pastime. “Stamp collection is not merely a paper collection, it is an investment also. “As letter circulation has reduced to a great extent in the era of the internet, there is not much enthusiasm about stamp collection these days. “The number can be as high as 1,000, but only 385 stamp collectors are registered under the Philatelist Association of Bangladesh.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 08, 2017 19:30 UTC