At 19, bdnews24.com rekindles its unbroken spirit to lead Bangladesh’s next digital news revolutionEditor-in-Chief Toufique Imrose Khalidi cuts a cake with BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and other guests at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, to celebrate the 19th anniversary of bdnews24.com, Bangladesh’s first internet newspaper. Embodying the spirit of the "revolutionary decision" that ushered in digital journalism in Bangladesh, bdnews24.com marked its 19th anniversary amid the warm glow of lights and applause, with a renewed commitment to lead the next revolution in journalism. But often, stories are written based on what might attract more views.”Retired major Ruhul Amin and Sena Kalyan Sangstha Director General (Business Division-1) Brig Gen Md Zubayer Hasnat were also in attendance. Also present were DUCSU General Secretary SM Forhad and members Sarba Mitra Chakma and Umma Uswatun Rafia, adding youthful energy to the celebration. It was the throwing open of the digital gates.”At the time, bdnews24.com was a subscription-based service with a limited readership.
