Salahuddin Sumon named best travel content creator by BTWA

The Bangladesh Travel Writers Association (BTWA) has honored renowned journalist and digital storyteller Abu Mohammad Salah Uddin, commonly known as Salahuddin Sumon, with the “Best Travel Content Creator” award for 2025.
BTWA handed over the award through a ceremony held at the Bishwa Sahitya Kendra Auditorium in the capital, according to a press release. 
Salahudding Sumon has over seven million followers across his YouTube channel and Facebook page, where he regularly shares videos from his travels at home and abroad.
In an emotional acceptance speech, Salahuddin Sumon expressed deep gratitude, acknowledging the legendary travelers present at the event.
Referring to the award receiving from BTWA and getting it alongside respected personalities as a prestigious honour, the veteran traveler noted that he felt humbled to be in the company of expert travel enthusiasts.
Underscoring the significance of the award via a video message from the United States, ATWA President Ashrafuzzaman Ujjal emphasised that the organisation believes a person’s work should be evaluated and celebrated during their lifetime rather than posthumously.  Alongside Salahuddin Sumon, several others received awards in multiple categories, including Mahfuzur Rahman for travel literature, Muntasir Mamun for adventure writing, Mustafiz Mamun for photography, Anisuzzaman Sohel for creative art direction, and Travel Prose Magazine for best travel publication.
Distinguished icons including Unmad Editor Ahsan Habib, Consumer Rights Association President AHM Shafiquzzaman, media personality KM Harun, and Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation Director Mohiuddin Helal graced the ceremony.