Lutfi Chowdhury Joins Jury Panel for Digital Media Excellence Award 2025

Renowned entrepreneur and digital marketing pioneer Lutfi Chowdhury has been selected as a Jury Member for the Digital Media Excellence Award 2025, organized by the Digital Media Forum (DMF).

Lutfi Chowdhury is widely regarded as one of Bangladesh’s foremost digital veterans and the country’s first Ad Tech seller. With over two decades of experience in sales, marketing, and advertising technology, he has played a pioneering role in shaping the nation’s digital marketing ecosystem.

In 2010, Lutfi launched G&R, Bangladesh’s first Ad Tech platform, marking a milestone in the country’s digital advertising landscape. Later, he became a Google Business Group member in 2014 and served as the first Google product trainer to develop the market in Bangladesh.

Currently, he is the Co-founder and CEO of Adfinix Limited, a global Ad Tech company established in April 2020 with the vision of developing innovative technology platforms for international markets.

Throughout his illustrious career, Lutfi has successfully launched multiple Ad Networks, including Damaru (Nepal) and Wizard (Purple Patch, Bangladesh). Before founding Adfinix, he served as Managing Director of Eskimi (South Asia). Beyond his entrepreneurial achievements, he has made significant contributions as a startup mentor at Hub Dhaka and as the founder admin of Brand Practitioners Bangladesh, the largest digital community for brand discussions with over 186,000 members.

He also holds key industry positions, including:

Chief Jury, Digital Marketing Award, Bangladesh Brand Forum

Grand Jury Member, Commward

Executive Committee Member, Marketing Institute of Bangladesh (MIB)

Chairman, Members Committee, Advertising Agencies Association of Bangladesh (AAAB)

Founder & General Secretary, Bangladesh Corporate Forum

Co-Chairman, Working Committee of Digital Marketing (BASIS)

Known for his inspiring leadership and vision, Lutfi Chowdhury continues to make significant contributions to the growth of Bangladesh’s digital economy. His inclusion in the DMF Digital Media Excellence Award 2025 jury underscores his enduring influence and commitment to advancing digital innovation in the region.