Md. Abu Nasim Honored as Digital Media Icon at DMF Excellence Award 2025

In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the digital transformation of Bangladesh’s media industry, Md. Abu Nasim has been awarded the DMF Excellence Award 2025 as the Digital Media Icon of the Year.

The prestigious honor acknowledges his decade-long leadership, innovation, and enduring impact in shaping the country’s OTT, news portal, and social media ecosystem.

Md. Abu Nasim has long been regarded as one of the most influential figures in Bangladesh’s rapidly growing digital media sector. With a blend of creativity, strategy, and deep technical understanding, he has helped redefine how traditional media integrates with digital distribution platforms — guiding some of the country’s top broadcasters and entertainment companies into the digital era.

Pioneering the OTT Ecosystem in Bangladesh:

As a key leader at Kazi Media Limited, Nasim has played a pivotal role in the exponential growth of DeeptoPlay, one of Bangladesh’s most successful OTT platforms. Under his strategic guidance, DeeptoPlay expanded its digital footprint to over 5.5 million monthly active users, offering more than 20,000 titles, including dramas, films, and entertainment shows.

He championed the idea of “TV + OTT integration,” ensuring all television productions were optimized for digital viewing and monetization. His leadership not only modernized DeeptoPlay’s content strategy but also turned it into a powerful digital advertising platform, creating new opportunities for brands and content creators alike.

Reinventing Digital Journalism:

Nasim has also played a defining role in transforming DeeptoNews.com. His leadership introduced video-based journalism, mobile-first content, and data-driven storytelling.

His emphasis on social media optimization, audience engagement, and digital analytics has influenced the way many newsrooms now approach digital-first publishing.

Championing YouTube and Social Media Growth:

A recognized authority in online video, Md. Abu Nasim is one of the first YouTube Certified professionals in Bangladesh. His deep understanding of YouTube’s CMS and Content ID systems has made him a key advisor to numerous broadcasters, creators, and digital teams across the country.

He has trained and mentored professionals in channel optimization, copyright protection, and revenue generation — empowering Bangladeshi creators and networks to compete on a global scale.

A Distinguished Media Journey:

Md. Abu Nasim’s remarkable career journey reflects his dedication to storytelling, innovation, and technology-driven growth.

He began his professional journey at Prothom Alo, one of Bangladesh’s most respected newspapers. His early years at Prothom Alo helped him understand the dynamics of audience trust and the importance of credible storytelling.

He later joined NTV and RTV, two of the country’s leading television networks, where he worked across multiple departments, including content strategy and digital transition. During his tenure, he contributed to the early phases of digitizing broadcast workflows, bridging the gap between traditional television content and emerging online platforms.

At Bongo BD, Bangladesh’s first and largest digital video-on-demand and OTT company, Nasim played a key strategic role in YouTube network management and platform growth. His expertise helped scale Bongo’s operations.

Each of these experiences enriched Nasim’s professional perspective, giving him a holistic understanding of the evolving media ecosystem — from print and broadcast to OTT and social media — and preparing him for his leadership role in building the Deepto digital ecosystem that now sets benchmarks in the industry.

Industry-Wide Impact:

Throughout his career, Md. Abu Nasim has worked at the intersection of broadcasting, digital content, OTT operations, and brand strategy. His collaborations with production studios, ad agencies, and corporate brands have consistently focused on audience behavior, digital transformation, and long-term media sustainability.

He has also been a strong advocate for skill development, data-driven decision-making, and policy-based growth within the media and entertainment industry — guiding numerous teams to adapt to global digital standards.

A Vision for the Future:

Upon receiving the Digital Media Icon Award 2025, Nasim shared his vision for the next phase of Bangladesh’s digital journey:

> “This award is not just my achievement — it’s a reflection of the teamwork and belief of an entire generation of media professionals who saw the digital shift coming early,” he said. “The future belongs to those who combine creativity, technology, and analytics to tell our stories better and reach the world.”

From traditional media to global digital innovation, Md. Abu Nasim’s journey embodies the transformation of Bangladesh’s media industry itself — a journey from print to pixels, from broadcast to broadband, and from local content to global recognition.