City Desk :
Cricket based news outlet BDCricTime has added another trophy to its cabinet, claiming the prestigious National Influence Award. Founder and Editor-in-Chief Md. Jabed Ali received the award on September 12, representing the platform he built from the ground up.
The National Influence Award 2025 recognized BDCricTime in the journalism category, celebrating its contribution to sports journalism in Bangladesh and beyond borders. The gala event was hosted by Star Bangladesh Media, with ATN Bangla. The award ceremony, held at a four-star hotel in Malibagh, Dhaka. In the journalism segment, the accolade was presented to Md. Jabed Ali by filmmaker, producer, writer, and screenwriter Chhotku Ahmed, along with celebrated actress Notun.
This latest honor marks the third major recognition for BDCricTime on its journey of excellence. Earlier, BDCricTime secured the BASIS National ICT Award and was named first runner-up in the media and entertainment category at the BASIS ICT Awards 2019.
Also recently, Md. Jabed Ali himself was lauded in Malaysia, receiving the Commonwealth Business Excellence Award as Best Entrepreneur.
Reflecting on the achievement, Md. Jabed Ali dedicated the award to his dedicated team and the readers and viewers, saying:
“This honor makes me deeply proud-it’s proof of our relentless hard work and commitment. At BDcrictime, we strive every day with passion, responsibility, and professionalism. This award belongs not just to me, but to the entire team, and to the readers and audiences who have always stood beside us.”
