Digital Media Excellence Award 2025 honors Bangladesh’s top journalists

The Digital Media Forum (DMF) hosted the second edition of the “Digital Media Excellence Award 2025” on Sunday at Hotel Lakeshore, Dhaka — a grand celebration honoring Bangladesh’s most inspiring journalists, innovators, and organizations leading the nation’s digital transformation.

The prestigious ceremony recognized outstanding achievements across journalism, technology, and creative innovation, spotlighting individuals and institutions whose works have made a lasting social impact.

The event was graced by Mr. Shafiqul Alam, Honorable Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, as Chief Guest, and Mr. Foyez Ahmed, Senior Assistant Press Secretary, Chief Adviser’s Office, as Special Guest.

Leading editors, media executives, digital entrepreneurs, and content creators from across the country attended, making it a remarkable gathering of Bangladesh’s digital media community.

Empowering the Future of Digital Journalism 

In his address, DMF President Md. Delowar Hossain stated, “Our goal is to empower the next generation of journalists and innovators to lead with integrity, creativity, and technological advancement. The Digital Media Excellence Award stands as a symbol of progress for Bangladesh’s digital ecosystem.”

This year’s edition featured over 25 professional award categories alongside several Jury Special Recognitions, acknowledging journalists and innovators from both national and regional levels for their excellence in storytelling, innovation, and digital transformation.

List of winners (Professional Categories)

Md. Tanmay Uddoulah (Multimedia Reporter, Boishakhi TV); Benoy Dutta (Head of Research & Editorial, Dhaka Post); Safiqul Islam Tushar (Multimedia In-Charge, Jagonews24); Farok Hossin Mozumder (Multimedia Reporter, 71 TV); Abu Rayhan Ifat (Sports Reporter, Channel i); Kudrat Ullah (Sub Editor, Dainik Amader Shomoy); Md. Jahidul Islam (Sr. Sub Editor & In-Charge, Culture & Entertainment, The Daily Sun); Imran Haque (Head of Digital, Global TV); Khan Shanto (Staff Reporter, Crime, Daily Natun Sangbad); Md. Atik Hassan Shuvo (Staff Reporter, Bangla Tribune); Md. Sifat Rana (Chapainawabganj Correspondent, Barta24.com); Asif Iqbal (Reporter, Ekhon TV); Mostofa Imrul Kayes (Senior Reporter, Dhaka Mail); Jafar Iqbal (Staff Reporter, Dainik Kalbela); Md. Polash Hossain (Pabna Correspondent, NTV Online); Khan Mahmud Al Rafi (Meherpur Correspondent, Dainik Kalbela); S. K. Sagar (Staff Reporter, Dainik Chattogram Protidin); Ariful Islam Arman (Head of New Media Initiatives, Dhaka Post); Solaiman Hossain Shawon (Senior Reporter, Daily Rupali Bangladesh); Sharmin Parvin (Liana) (Multimedia Reporter, News24); Md. Oaliul Hasanat (Newsroom Editor & Multimedia Reporter, Daily Jugantor); Saiful Islam (Head of Multimedia, Dhaka Post); Sameul Alim (Multimedia Reporter, Daily Karatoa); Ariful Islam (Riyadh Correspondent, Saudi Arabia); Mahir Diyan Mahdi (Multimedia China Correspondent, The Business Standard); Mohammed Abdul Majid Sujon (Toronto Correspondent, Canada); and Md. Abdul Khalek (Special Correspondent, Global Television).

Corporate and Organizational Excellence Awards
Among the distinguished honorees were:
•    Keeron – Excellence in Corporate Skill Development
•    PalmPay – Excellence in Digital Credit Enablement (Smartphone Segment)
•    Pathao App – Excellence in Digital Innovation (Local)
•    Walton Fridge – Pioneer in Refrigerator Manufacturing
•    Npoly – Pioneer in Pipe & Fittings Manufacturing
•    GAZI Pumps & Motors – Pioneering Water Pump Innovation in Bangladesh
•    WeGro – Rural Impact Award
•    Satt Academy – Emerging Leader in EduTech
•    Premium Homes Ltd. – Promising Real Estate Excellence
•    JAMUNA AC – Excellence in Air Conditioner Innovation
•    Daily Jugantor – Most Influential Digital News Content Publisher
•    Daily Kalbela – Fastest Rising Multimedia Innovation & Impact Award

Jury Special Recognitions

Jury Special Awardees included:
•    Universal Amity Foundation – Humanitarian Initiative
•    Adnan Hossain, Founder, It’s Humanity Foundation – Humanitarian Initiative
•    Fakhruddin Juwel, NTV Digital – Digital Media Icon
•    Abu Nasim, DeeptoPlay – Digital Media Icon
•    NUSDF (Reaj Hossain) – Skill Development Platform for National University Students
•    Star Fair (Chattogram) – Alamgir Hossain Alo
•    Muhammad Aminur Rahman, Founder, Checkmate Events – Excellence in Youth Engagement
•    Jahirul Islam, Ignite Global Foundation – Pathway to Learning Initiative
•    IOJH – International Online Journal Hub – First RJSC-Registered R&D Organization in Bangladesh
•    Nusrat Shams Mania – Outstanding Contribution to Animal Care
•    Md. Gias Uddin Emon, GM & Head of Marketing, Daily Rupali Bangladesh – Excellence in Poetry
•    Abdur Rauf, Creative Lead, Nagad – Visionary AI Artist Award
•    Syed Abid Hussain Sami, Senior Reporter & Presenter, Jamuna Television – Jury Special Sports Content Creator
•    Emrul Kausar Emon – Jury Special Multimedia Content Creator
•    Shibbir Mahmud, Chairman, Diganta Media Group – Media Icon
•    Shamsuddin Haider Dalim, Head of Corporate Communications & PR, bKash Limited – Lifetime Excellence in News Presentation

The event was dynamically hosted by Dr. Thrina Islam, Head of Operations at The Business Daily, and Foysal Titumir, Senior News Presenter at Jamuna Television, whose lively presentation energized the entire program.

Since its inception in 2023, the Digital Media Forum (DMF) has emerged as Bangladesh’s leading platform for digital journalists, creators, and technology professionals — committed to fostering innovation, ethics, and collaboration for a stronger, smarter, and more inclusive digital media ecosystem.