About Me

Journalist, Organiser and Nature Photographer

Ziaur Rahman is a senior journalist in Bangladesh. He is currently serving as the editor of the country’s first business, commerce and economic news based online newspaper the Arthosuchak.

Arthosuchak has already crossed a decade. Arthosuchak, which started its journey in 1913, has become one of the most popular online newspapers in the country. It plays an important role in the development of the country, government policymaking and increasing the awareness of readers. In particular, Arthosuchak’s contribution to the development of the country’s capital market is undeniable.

Arthosuchak has not limited its role to just publishing news, it is also carrying out various activities for the development of the capital market. Arthosuchak is organizing a mega event called Capital Market Expo to develop the capital market. 6 expos have already been held. In these expos, the capital market regulatory body Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission, Stock Exchange, Brokerage House, Merchant Bankers and Listed Companies showcase their products and services. Besides, professional organizations like Bangladesh Institute of Capital Market, Academy for Securities Market, Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh, Institute of Chartered Accountants Bangladesh also participated in it. Seminars on various issues of capital market and contemporary economy were held at the Expo premises. Government ministers, senior officials, senior regulators, brokers, investment bankers, asset managers, academicians, economists, researchers, chartered accountants, cost accountants, chartered secretaries, chartered financial analysts, etc. participated in the Expo events and seminars as guests and resource persons. These events and seminars play an important role in setting policies for the development of the capital market, increasing transparency and accountability in the market and raising awareness.

Before joining Arthosuchak, he served as the business editor of the now defunct national newspaper Sokaler Khabar. Before that, he was the deputy business editor of the daily Samakal and a senior reporter at the daily Jugantar. He started his journalism career with the daily Sangbad in 2004.

Ziaur Rahman is a skilled organizer and visionary leader. He is the founder president of Capital Market Journalists Forum (CMJF), a platform for journalists, who cover the news of capital market. The Capital Market Journalists Forum, which started its journey in 2009, has been making significant contributions to the development of capital market journalism in Bangladesh. The organization regularly organizes training, workshops and best reporting awards for its members.

Ziaur Rahman is the former general secretary of the Economic Reporters Forum (ERF), a larger platform for economic journalists in Bangladesh. He served as the general secretary of the organization for the term 2016-2018. During this time, 4500 square feet of its own office space was purchased for this two-decade-old organization. Its secretariat and a rich library were established. ERF is a prestigious organization of journalists. It works closely with the government’s Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Commerce, Bangladesh Bank, National Board of Revenue, Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission, World Bank, International Finance Corporation, business organizations, corporates, NGOs, etc. After establishing its own office, the pace and scope of ERF’s activities have increased significantly. The organization organizes seminars and workshops on various issues of business, trade and economy, in addition to training and various welfare programs for its members.

Ziaur Rahman is a good trainer and mentor. He trained and mentored a good number of emerging journalists in Arthosuchak, who started their journalism career as apprentice reporter of sub-editor in this institute.