Digital Media Forum honors Bangladesh’s digital trailblazers at 2025 Excellence Awards

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

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

The ceremony 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, content creators, and digital entrepreneurs from across the country attended the event, making it a remarkable gathering of Bangladesh’s digital leaders.

DMF President, Md. Delowar Hossain said: “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.”

The 2025 edition featured over 25 professional award categories and several jury special recognitions. Journalists and innovators from both national and regional levels were acknowledged for their contributions to storytelling, innovation, and digital transformation.

List of Awardees (Professional Categories) is- 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 District 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).

Among this year’s distinguished honorees was PalmPay, recognized for Excellence in Digital Credit Enablement (Smartphone Segment). PalmPay Limited is a leading international fintech company dedicated to advancing financial inclusion and economic empowerment.

Other notable awardees included Pathao App for Excellence in Digital Innovation (Local), Walton Fridge as Pioneer in Refrigerator Manufacturing, Npoly as Pioneer in Pipe & Fittings Manufacturing, GAZI Pumps & Motors for Pioneering Water Pump Innovation,

WeGro for the Rural Impact Award, Satt Academy as Emerging Leader in EduTech, JAMUNA AC for Excellence in Air Conditioner Innovation, Daily Jugantor as Most Influential Digital News Content Publisher, and Daily Kalbela for Fastest Rising Multimedia Innovation & Impact.

The event reaffirmed DMF’s commitment to fostering innovation, ethics, and collaboration across the digital landscape. Since its inception in 2023, the Digital Media Forum has become Bangladesh’s leading platform connecting digital journalists, creators, and technology professionals to build a stronger, smarter, and more inclusive media ecosystem.