Md. Kamruzzaman (Babu Kamruzzaman)
Special Correspondent, News24 Television | Award-winning Economic Journalist
This section contains photographic evidence of my professional engagements with nationally
and internationally recognized figures, captured during interviews, talk shows, official events,
international summits, and other journalistic activities. Each photo is accompanied by relevant
details to illustrate my role and professional recognition in the field of journalism.
Photos with Dignitaries
International Dignitaries & Global Events
- December 2, 2024
Roundtable on “Driving a Sustainable FDI Ecosystem for Long-term Growth”
- November 23, 2023
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program
Location: The Westin Hotel, Dhaka.
Dignitary: Mr. Charles Whitely, EU Ambassador to Bangladesh
Context: Covered the program as an accredited News24 journalist. Photo taken during a short discussion after the event.
- September 21, 2023
U.S.–Bangladesh Business Seminar organized by AmCham
Location: The Westin Hotel, Dhaka.
Dignitary: Mr. John Fay, Commercial Counselor, U.S. Embassy Dhaka
Context: Participated as a journalist from News24. The photograph was taken post-event, recognizing my media engagement.
- October 17, 2023
“Meet the Press” Media Briefing
Location: : Le Meridien Hotel, New Delhi, India
Dignitary: Mr. Arindam Bagchi, Permanent Representative of India to the UN in Geneva
Context: Invited by the Indian High Commission to attend as a Bangladeshi journalist. The image shows a professional exchange after the briefing.
- April 25, 2025
IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings
Location: : IMF Press Centre, Washington D.C.
Dignitary: Ms. Eden Harris, International Correspondent (CNBC Africa, Al Jazeera, Semafor Africa)
Context: Covered the global financial summit as a credentialed journalist. Photo taken during collaborative coverage.
Nationally Recognized Figures
- August 2, 2018
ERF Award & Fellowship Ceremony
Location: ERF Auditorium, Dhaka
Dignitary: Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, Former Finance Minister
Context: Recognized as a media fellow. Received a certificate from the Finance Minister; photo documents the official acknowledgment.
- June 10, 2023
Mock Parliamentary Budget Debate by Debate for Democracy
Location: FDC, Dhaka
Dignitary: Dr. A B Mirza Azizul Islam, Economist & Former Adviser to Caretaker Government
Context: Participated as an adjudicator. Photo shows me and Debate for Democracy Chairman Hasan Ahamed Chowdhury Kiron presenting a crest to Dr. Aziz.
- September 2024
Interview for Special Report on Agro Processing Industry
Location: : Residence of Prof. Sattar Mandal, Mirpur, Dhaka
Dignitary: Residence of Prof. Sattar Mandal, Mirpur, Dhaka
Context: Conducted an expert interview at his residence. Photo taken as he presented me his biography post-discussion.
- November 2022
Interview for Special Report on Technical Education
Location: Ministry of Education, Dhaka
Dignitary: Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel, Deputy Minister of Education
Context: Interviewed the minister for a News24 report. Photo captured post-interview during a moment of conversation.
- December 13, 2022
ERF Award Ceremony
Location: : KIB Auditorium, Dhaka
Dignitary: M A Mannan, Minister of Planning
Context: Received the Best Reporting Award. The moment of receiving the award was captured and aired on News24.
Studio Programs and Public Forums
- April 21, 2024
Book Launch
Location: BRAC Centre Inn, Dhaka
Dignitary: Dr. Selim Raihan, Executive Director, SANEM
Context: Covered the event as a journalist. Photo captured during a personal moment where he presented me his authored book Is the Bangladesh Paradox Sustainable?
- December 7, 2024
Orthoniti Vabna Recording
Location: BRAC Centre Inn, Dhaka
Role: : Host & Moderator
Context: Hosted the session focused on NPLs and banking vulnerabilities. Photo taken mid-discussion in the studio setting.
- November 19, 2022
Orthoniti Vabna (Economic Thoughts) Recording
Location: : News24 Television Studio
Dignitary: Dr. Nazneen Ahmed, Country Economist, UNDP Bangladesh
Role: : Host & Moderator
Context: Hosted a live session featuring critical analysis of Bangladesh’s economy. The screenshot is taken from the official News24 YouTube airing.
- October 5, 2024
Orthoniti Vabna Recording
Location: : News24 Television Studio
Role: : Host & Moderator
Context: Conducted a live discussion on banking sector NPLs and systemic challenges. The photo was taken in the studio after the session.
- March 7, 2023
Special Business Hour Program
Location: : News24 Television Studio
Dignitary: Dr. Atiur Rahman, Former Governor, Bangladesh Bankt Bank PLC
Role: : Host & Moderator
Context: Hosted a detailed analysis on banking reform, green banking, and financial inclusion. Photo taken at the studio following the session.
- November 9, 2024
Orthoniti Vabna Recording
Location: : News24 Studio
Dignitary: Syed Ershad Ahmed, President, AmCham Bangladesh
Role: : Host & Moderator
Context: Moderated a session analyzing private sector investment trends. Photo taken post-recording at the studio.
- October 2024
Interview for Special Report on Macroeconomic Challenges
Location: Gulshan, Dhaka
Dignitary: Dr. M Masrur Reaz, Chairman, Policy Exchange; Former Economist, World Bank
Context: Interview conducted outside Dr. Reaz’s residence. The photo was taken during the interview by the cameraperson.
- September 21, 2024
Mock Parliamentary Debate on Garment Industry
Location: FDC, Dhaka
Dignitary: A H M Shafiquzzaman, Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment
Context: Participated as an adjudicator in a debate session where the Secretary was chief guest. Photo taken after the event.
- December 20, 2024
Orthoniti Vabna (Economic Thoughts)
Location: News24 Studio
Dignitary: Mohammad Hatem, President, BKMEA
Role: Moderator & Host
Context: Hosted a televised discussion analyzing garment exports, energy issues, and challenges in the apparel sector.
- December 26, 2016
Motijheel Theke (Business Analytical Show)
Location: News24 Studio
Dignitary: Dr. Biru Paksha Paul, Chief Economist, Bangladesh Bank
Role: Moderator & Host
Context: Hosted a live program analyzing monetary policy, reserve levels, inflation, and interest rates.
- October 10, 2021
BCCCI-ERF Award Recognition
Location: News24 Newsroom
Dignitary: Naem Nizam, CEO, News24 Television
Context: Celebrated my BCCCI-ERF award for best economic reporting, recognized by senior newsroom leadership.
- January 25, 2025
Orthoniti Vabna (Economic Thoughts)
Location: News24 Newsroom
Dignitary: : Anwar Ul Alam Chowdhury Parvez, President, Bangladesh Chamber of Industries
Role: Moderator & Host
Context: Moderated a live discussion on industrial investment and macroeconomic trends in Bangladesh.
- March 8, 2022
Location: News24 Newsroom
Dignitary: Shahnaz Munni, Chief News Editor, News24
Context: Marked Women’s Day with senior colleagues during a casual team celebration at the newsroom.
- October 2024
Location: News24 Newsroom
Dignitary: Ahmed Foyez, Assistant Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser
Context: Captured a collegial moment at the newsroom before going live on-air for a political talk show.
- April 24, 2025
Location: World Bank HQ, Bangladesh Mission Office, Washington D.C.
Dignitary: Golam Mortuza, Press Minister, Bangladesh Embassy, USA
Context: Covered the Spring Meetings as an accredited journalist; photo taken after interviewing the Bangladesh Bank Governor.
- January 2021
Location: Agrani Bank, Motijheel, Dhaka
Dignitary: Abdus Salam Azad, Managing Director, Janata Bank
Context: Engaged Mr. Azad in a post-event interview on increasing NPL rates and bank accountability.
- March 26, 2023
Location: News24 Studio
Dignitary: A K Azad and Dr. Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmad
Role: Moderator & Host
Context: After recording the Independence Day special broadcast, posed with guests at the studio.
- February 21, 2023
Location: News24 Studio
Dignitary: Samina Chowdhury and Jayanto Chattopadhyay
Role: Moderator & Host
Context: Concluded a cultural special on Mother Language Day and captured a post-recording photo with the guests.
- June 8, 2024
Orthoniti Vabna (Economic Thoughts) Recording
Location: News24 Studio
Role: Moderator & Host
Dignitary: Dr. Ahsan H Mansur, Executive Director, PRI; Former IMF Economist
Context: Hosted a post-budget analysis session. Photo taken after the program recording.
- November 2, 2024
Orthoniti Vabna Recording
Location: : News24 Studio
Dignitary: Shams Mahmud, Former President, DCCI
Role: : Host & Moderator
Context: Hosted a discussion on business confidence and sectoral challenges. The screenshot is from the News24 YouTube airing.
- January 4, 2025
Orthoniti Vabna Recording
Location: : News24 Studio
Dignitary: Dr. Fahmida Khatun, Executive Director, CPD
Role: : Host & Moderator
Context: Conducted a live session discussing New Year economic outlook and inflation. Screenshot taken from News24’s official YouTube broadcast.
- February 22, 2025
Orthoniti Vabna Recording
Location: : News24 Studio
Dignitary: Dr. K A S Murshid, Former Director General, BIDS
Role: : Host & Moderator
Context: Moderated a discussion on political transitions and economic reform. Screenshot taken from News24’s official YouTube airing.
- May 28, 2023
Orthoniti Vabna Recording
Location: : News24 Studio
Dignitary: Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Former Governor, Bangladesh Bank
Context: Hosted and moderated the program featuring critical economic analysis. Screenshot taken from aired copy of News24 YouTube.
- August 31, 2024
Orthoniti Vabna Recording
Location: : News24 Studio
Dignitary: Dr. Mustafizur Rahman, Distinguished Fellow, CPD
Role: : Host & Moderator
Context: Led a session on political economy, business confidence, and macroeconomic challenges. Screenshot sourced from News24 YouTube.
- January 11, 2025
Orthoniti Vabna Recording
Location: : News24 Studio
Dignitary: Dr. Zaidi Sattar, Chairman, PRI
Role: : Host & Moderator
Context: Conducted a live discussion on macroeconomic policy and structural challenges. Screenshot from the official News24 airing.
- January 11, 2025
Orthoniti Vabna Recording
Location: : News24 Studio
Dignitary: Dr. Zaidi Sattar, Chairman, PRI
Role: : Host & Moderator
Context: Conducted a live discussion on macroeconomic policy and structural challenges. Screenshot from the official News24 airing.
- September 28, 2024
Orthoniti Vabna Recording
Location: : News24 Studio
Dignitary: Dr. Mohammad Abdur Razzaque, Trade Economist & Chairman, RAPID
Role: : Host & Moderator
Context: Hosted a discussion on global trade and Bangladesh’s positioning. Screenshot from the official YouTube airing on News24.
- January 1, 2018
Motijheel Theke (Business Talk Show)
Location: Channel 24 Studio
Dignitary: Dr. Zahid Hussain, Lead Economist, World Bank
Role: Host & Moderator
Context: Hosted a live program on New Year economic challenges. Screenshot from the Channel 24 YouTube broadcast.
- May 2022
Exclusive Interview for News24 Television
Location: BIDA Office, Agargaon, Dhaka
Dignitary: BIDA Office, Agargaon, Dhaka
Context: As an economic journalist, I conducted an exclusive interview with Mr. Salman F Rahman at BIDA for a News24 special feature.
- September 9, 2024
Orthoniti Vabna (Economic Thoughts)
Location: News24 Studio
Dignitary: Ashraf Ahmed, President, DCCI
Role: : Host & Moderator
Context: Moderated a studio discussion focused on SME development and slow private sector investment growth.
- October 8, 2024
Jonotontro Gonotontro (Political Talk Show)
Location: News24 Studio
Dignitary: Dr. Zahedur Rahman and Jasmin Tuli, Electoral Reform Commission
Role: : Host & Moderator
Context: Led a televised political discussion focused on electoral reform strategies in Bangladesh.
- January 7, 2023
Orthoniti Vabna (Economic Thoughts)
Location: News24 Studio
Dignitary: Dr. Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmad, Chairman, PKSF
Role: : Host & Moderator
Context: Facilitated a studio discussion on economic sustainability and social finance initiatives.
- March 30, 2024
Orthoniti Vabna (Economic Thoughts)
Location: News24 Studio
Dignitary: Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam, Chairman, BSEC
Role: : Host & Moderator
Context:Hosted a program focused on Bangladesh’s stock market dynamics and regulatory developments.
- October 2018
Special Report Interview
Location: FICCI Office, Dhaka
Dignitary: Shehzad Munem, President, FICCI; MD, British American Tobacco
Context: Interviewed Mr. Munem for a special News24 segment on MNC tax compliance and regulatory issues. The screenshot is taken from the official Channel24 YouTube airing.
- September 9, 2024
Eid Festival Biography Interview for News24
Location: PRAN-RFL Center, Badda, Dhaka
Dignitary: Ahsan Khan Chowdhury, Chairman & CEO, PRAN-RFL Group
Context: Conducted a long-format biography interview with Mr. Chowdhury as part of
News24’s Eid Festival programming.
- April 2022
Eid Festival Program Recording
Location: : East West University, Dhaka
Dignitary: Dr. Mohammed Farashuddin, Former Governor, Bangladesh Bank
Role: : Host & Moderator
Context: Recorded a special Eid biography interview at his campus. The photo shows a candid moment during informal conversation.
- June 4, 2024
Business Hour: Budget Special
Location: News24 Television Studio
Dignitary: Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya, Distinguished Fellow, CPD
Role: Moderator & Host
Context: Moderated a special segment analyzing fiscal policies and budgetary implications.
- October 24, 2024
Jonotontro Gonotontro (Political Talk Show)
Location: News24 Studio
Dignitary: Barrister Rumin Farhana and Prof. Asif Mohammad
Role: : Host & Moderator
Context: Moderated a live political debate discussing electoral policies and governance.
- April 2024
TV Interview for Special Report on Macroeconomic Challenges
Location: News24 Office
Dignitary: Dr. Mustafa K. Mujeri, Executive Director, InM; Former Chief Economist, Bangladesh Bank
Role: : Host & Moderator
Context: Photo taken at the News24 office after conducting an in-depth interview for a special report.
- December 3, 2024
Guest Lecture Participation
Location: Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)
Dignitary: Lt. Col. Masudur Rahman Khan, Chairman, Dept. of Mass Communication & Journalism, BUP
Context: Invited as a guest lecturer to speak on journalism practices; photo taken during greetings from the department chair.