Digital Growth Editor, The Daily Star Jury Member, Digital Media Excellence Award 2025

Azad Baig is the Digital Growth Editor at The Daily Star, Bangladesh’s leading English-language news organisation. 

With over 15 years of experience in digital journalism, audience strategy, and media innovation, he leads teams focused on digital content, social media, and content distribution across platforms. He also worked for The Business Standard, Dhaka Tribune, UNB, and Banglanews24.com.

Known for his deep understanding of audience engagement and digital transformation in newsrooms, Azad has helped shape The Daily Star’s online growth and storytelling across platforms. 

He has also trained emerging journalists and journalism students on AI tools, fact-checking, and newsroom innovation at universities and media institutions.

As a Jury Member for the Digital Media Excellence Award 2025, Azad brings his expertise in digital strategy, content innovation, and ethical journalism to recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions in the digital media landscape.