For Md Jabed Ali, cricket has never been just a sport鈥攊t has been both passion and purpose. What began as a youthful obsession gradually turned into his career, and also he created opportunities for the many jubilant people who have the same love for the game. That journey has now earned him global acknowledgment: Jabed Ali, founder and CEO of BdCricTime, has been honored with the prestigious Commonwealth Business Excellence Award as Best Entrepreneur.
Today, with more than 17 million followers in social media platforms, BDCricTime has grown far beyond a Bangladeshi cricketing outlet鈥攊t stands as one of South Asia鈥檚 most trusted and widely followed Cricket media platforms. Since its inception way back in 2015, the outlet has transformed into the country鈥檚 leading digital sporting portal, gradually expanding its reach and influence. Now someone from the rural area to the country鈥檚 city centre has the access to BDCricTime.
Jabed Ali鈥檚 recognition comes not only for his devotion to cricket but also for successfully positioning his platform as a global sports brand. Under his leadership, BDCricTime has successfully covered the ICC World Cups, Asia Cups, and other major international tournaments, bilateral series, franchise T20 leagues across the world, while also introducing Bangladesh鈥檚 first live Cricket scoring app.
Reflecting on the award, Jabed Ali said: 鈥楾his honour belongs to every cricket lover of Bangladesh. Bdcrictime was born purely out of passion, and today it has become a symbol of trust for millions. The achievement is not mine alone鈥攊t belongs to our entire team, our readers, viewers, and followers.鈥�
This milestone adds a new dimension to sports journalism in Bangladesh, while also elevating the country鈥檚 presence in global Cricket media.
Earlier, the platform had also earned the BASIS National ICT Award, securing the first runner-up position in the Media & Entertainment category way back in 2019.
