Nauroz Imtiaz is a Bangladeshi journalist, television anchor, writer, poet, singer, and entrepreneur, widely recognized for his diverse contributions to media, literature, broadcasting, digital transformation, and the tourism industry.

His professional journey spans over three decades across print, television, radio, digital media, event management, and business leadership—making him one of the most multidimensional media personalities of his generation.

His entrepreneurial ventures include digital media consultancy, luxury tourism, and MICE, as well as engagement in the national steel and rolling mill industry.

Early Life and Education

Nauroz Imtiaz was born at his maternal grandfather’s home in Old Dhaka. His mother, Nurjahan Begum, was a college teacher, and his father, Tofazzel Hossain, is a businessman who moved to Dhaka from Jhenaidah. Nauroz spent his childhood in Sutrapur, Narinda, and Wari, surrounded by his affectionate maternal uncles and aunts.

He completed his SSC from KL Jubilee School & College (1995), HSC from Notre Dame College (1997), and graduated from the Institute of Education & Research (IER), University of Dhaka (2003).

1994 | With some school friends after my birthday celebration party

1994 | With some school friends after my birthday celebration party

1996 | Inside the Group-5 classroom at Notre Dame College

1996 | Inside the Group-5 classroom at Notre Dame College

2016 | Childhood friends Tapan Kumar Saha and Sushanta Ghoshal

2016 | Childhood friends Tapan Kumar Saha and Sushanta Ghoshal

2023 | Childhood friends Tapan Kumar Saha and Sushanta Ghoshal

2023 | Childhood friends Tapan Kumar Saha and Sushanta Ghoshal

2024 | Notre Dame College reunion on campus friends group photo

2024 | Notre Dame College reunion on campus friends group photo

2024 | Inside the Group-5 classroom at Notre Dame College

2024 | Inside the Group-5 classroom at Notre Dame College

Extracurricular Activities

From early childhood, Nauroz received training in classical music at home from Pandeet Ram Mohon. He later studied music and fine arts at the Bangladesh Shishu Academy.

Nauroz participated in hundreds of art and music competitions, securing top positions in most, and won numerous awards. He placed first several times in the national handwriting competition organized by the Bangladesh National Museum.

During his Notre Dame College years, he was actively involved in club activities. He was selected as president of the Notre Dame Science Club and nominated for Student of the Year. As a member of the Notre Dame Nature Study Club, Nauroz completed a basic photography course and developed a passion for nature study, bird watching, and trekking.

2003 | Legendary writer Humayun Ahmed discussing with me and Simu Naser | Photo: Nasir Ali Mamun

2003 | Legendary writer Humayun Ahmed discussing with me and Simu Naser | Photo: Nasir Ali Mamun

2014 | Legendary writer and Tin Goyenda creator Rokib Hasan at ATN News studio for a rare interview.

2014 | Legendary writer and Tin Goyenda creator Rokib Hasan at ATN News studio for a rare interview.

2022 | A sudden meet at Kolkata Airport with celebrity couple Natasha Hayat and Shahed Sharif Khan.

2022 | A sudden meet at Kolkata Airport with celebrity couple Natasha Hayat and Shahed Sharif Khan.

Career in Journalism & Media

Nauroz’s passion for writing began in school. Before completing his secondary studies, he started writing novels, stories, and fiction for Rohoshwa Patrika and Kishore Patrika, published by Sheba Prokashoni under the legendary writer Qazi Anwar Hussain.

Before receiving his SSC results, he started working as a contributor writer at Daily Bhorer Kagoj. This opportunity changed the course of his life, setting the foundations for a career that would span three decades.

At Bhorer Kagoj, renowned writer Anisul Hoque, then Feature Editor, identified his talent and mentored him for nearly ten years. Nauroz soon became involved in special assignments and regular feature writing.

In 1998, following a major migration of journalists to Prothom Alo under the editorship of Matiur Rahman, Nauroz also joined the newspaper from its inception. His articles appeared almost daily, and he later took responsibility for Naksha, its popular lifestyle supplement.

In 2005, he joined Daily Jaijaidin under editor Shafik Rehman as the editor of lifestyle supplements.

In 2006, along with many senior journalists, he was terminated by the management and subsequently joined CSB News, Bangladesh’s first 24/7 news channel. After world-class TV journalism training, he became a prominent television anchor, known for hosting up to 12-hour live broadcasts.

Following the shutdown of CSB News in 2007, he joined ABC Radio 89.2 FM as senior news producer, marking the first-ever news-based FM radio station in Bangladesh.

In 2010, he joined ATN News as its first news editor. Despite initial criticism over his young age, he quickly became one of the most dependable names in the newsroom through his exceptional speed, accuracy, and leadership.

He briefly served at Somoy TV in 2010, returned to ATN News in 2011, and continued until 2018.

Even after taking an indefinite unpaid leave in 2018, he continued anchoring daily talk shows until 2023.

1998 | Prothom Alo editor Matiur Rahman announcing exit Bhorer Kagoj

1998 | Prothom Alo editor Matiur Rahman announcing exit Bhorer Kagoj

1999 | Meeting at the Prothom Alo boardroom with select colleagues

1999 | Meeting at the Prothom Alo boardroom with select colleagues

1999 | Meril-Prothom Alo Awards, with Ayub Bachchu ^ Anisul Haque

1999 | Meril-Prothom Alo Awards, with Ayub Bachchu ^ Anisul Haque

2007 | Outside CSB News office with colleagues after a training session

2007 | Outside CSB News office with colleagues after a training session

2010 | Opening ceremony of Somoy Television with colleagues

2010 | Opening ceremony of Somoy Television with colleagues

2010 | With writer Anisul Haque and activist Simu Naser at Durbar Square

2010 | With writer Anisul Haque and activist Simu Naser at Durbar Square

2010 | In Action— photo-journalist Zia Islam, at Kathmandu Airport

2010 | In Action— photo-journalist Zia Islam, at Kathmandu Airport

2010 | With ATN News colleagues at someone's wedding ceremony

2010 | With ATN News colleagues at someone's wedding ceremony

2010 | With ATN News colleagues at someone's wedding ceremony

2010 | With ATN News colleagues at someone's wedding ceremony

2021 | Reunion of former Bhorer Kagoj and Prothom Alo employees

2021 | Reunion of former Bhorer Kagoj and Prothom Alo employees

2022 | With Swarup Sohan and Schumon Patway, friends since 1995

2022 | With Swarup Sohan and Schumon Patway, friends since 1995

2025 | Shamim Shahed, Hasan Bipul, and Rezaul Haque, friends since 1995

2025 | Shamim Shahed, Hasan Bipul, and Rezaul Haque, friends since 1995

Entrepreneurship

In 2014, Nauroz co-founded Chhuti, initially envisioned as an Online Travel Agency (OTA). Over time, it evolved into a one-stop travel solutions company. Under his leadership, Chhuti pioneered commercial luxury tourism in Tanguar Haor, now one of Bangladesh’s top domestic destinations and home to hundreds of houseboats inspired by Chhuti’s early initiatives.

After the COVID-19 pandemic, he also joined his family’s business, KK Group Bangladesh, in the steel and rolling mill industry, where he contributed to business development.

Meanwhile, his technology ventures merged with JadeWits, a leading Bangladeshi software company powering top national newspapers and media houses with CMS as SaaS, AI-driven solutions, and global technology services.

With decades of media experience, Nauroz now also provides consultancy in digital media transformation and development.

2024 | Signing ceremony of the One Belt One Road Tourism initiative in Macao

2024 | Signing ceremony of the One Belt One Road Tourism initiative in Macao

2025 | Next-generation virtual reality for steel industries at India Steels 2025

2025 | Next-generation virtual reality for steel industries at India Steels 2025

2023 | Visiting a steel mill with Manas Chakrabortty from Gayson, India

2023 | Visiting a steel mill with Manas Chakrabortty from Gayson, India

2024 | General Meeting of the Tourism Standing Committee, FBCCI

2024 | General Meeting of the Tourism Standing Committee, FBCCI

2024 | With Mr. Harin Fernando, Minister of Tourism, Sports, and Youth Affairs

2024 | With Mr. Harin Fernando, Minister of Tourism, Sports, and Youth Affairs

2023 | With Shri Conrad Kongkal Sangma, Chief Minister of Meghalaya, India

2023 | With Shri Conrad Kongkal Sangma, Chief Minister of Meghalaya, India

2023 | With Mr. Noor Ahmed, CEO of Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)

2023 | With Mr. Noor Ahmed, CEO of Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)

2024 | With Srimali Jayarathna, First Secretary, Sri Lanka High Commission

2024 | With Srimali Jayarathna, First Secretary, Sri Lanka High Commission

2023 | With the PATA Nepal Chapter team, including Chairman Bibhu Thakur, in Delhi

2023 | With the PATA Nepal Chapter team, including Chairman Bibhu Thakur, in Delhi

2024 | With SriLankan Airlines country manager and management team

2024 | With SriLankan Airlines country manager and management team

2025 | Participated as hosted buyer at India Steel 2025, organized by FICCI

2025 | Participated as hosted buyer at India Steel 2025, organized by FICCI

Travel

As a passionate traveler and tourism entrepreneur, Nauroz has explored almost every sub-district of all 64 districts of Bangladesh, often by motorcycle or car. He has covered major natural and cultural destinations across the country.

Internationally, he has visited India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, South Korea, China, Macao, the UAE, Qatar, Seychelles, Madagascar, and the United Kingdom as part of personal, business, and FAM trips.

He represented Bangladesh as a hosted international buyer at major global travel events, including ITB Asia, Singapore; IT&CMAsia, Thailand; Sri Lanka MICE ExpoSeoul International Travel Mart (SITM), South Korea; International Travel Expo (ITE) Ho Chi Minh City (HCM), Vietnam; PATA Travel Mart, ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) TRAVEX, Wonderful Indonesia Tourism Fair (WITF), Macao International Travel (Industry) Mart, India Steel Expo, and several other marts and MICE expos for tourism and steel.

2024 | SL MICE Expo FAM trip: Udawalawe Safari, Sri Lanka

2024 | SL MICE Expo FAM trip: Udawalawe Safari, Sri Lanka

2023 | SITM FAM trip in Han River, Seoul, South Korea

2023 | SITM FAM trip in Han River, Seoul, South Korea

2010 | After a Himalayan flight, Kathmandu, Nepal

2010 | After a Himalayan flight, Kathmandu, Nepal

2001 | Summit of Keokradong , Bandarban, Bangladesh

2001 | Summit of Keokradong , Bandarban, Bangladesh

2005 | JaiJaiDin team F&F trip to Darjeeling, West Bengal

2005 | JaiJaiDin team F&F trip to Darjeeling, West Bengal

2001 | Exploring Bangladesh: Arrival at Patuakhali

2001 | Exploring Bangladesh: Arrival at Patuakhali

Anchoring & Live Shows

Since 1997, Nauroz has been active as a live stage show anchor, inspired by iconic presenters Hanif Sanket and Dr. Abdun Noor Tushar.

His breakthrough moment in broadcast anchoring came in 2007 at CSB News, when he hosted 8.5 hours of continuous live coverage during the arrest of Sheikh Hasina by the caretaker government—despite not being scheduled to anchor that day. This performance made him one of the most in-demand live anchors in the industry.

Between 2010 and 2023 at ATN News, he appeared in more than 3,000 live broadcasts, many of which are still available on YouTube and Facebook.

At ATN News, he hosted numerous shows:

  • YoungNite
  • Morning Hour
  • Business Hours
  • Happening Hour
  • News Gallery
  • News Hours Xtra
  • Politics Plus
ATN News | News Gallery

ATN News | News Gallery

ATN News | News Hour Xtra

ATN News | News Hour Xtra

ATN News | News Hour Xtra

ATN News | News Hour Xtra

ATN News | News Hour Xtra

ATN News | News Hour Xtra

ATN News | News Hour Xtra

ATN News | News Hour Xtra

ATN News | News Hour Xtra

ATN News | News Hour Xtra

ATN News | YoungNite

ATN News | YoungNite

ATN News | Election Show

ATN News | Election Show

ATN News | Election Show

ATN News | Election Show

ATN News | Election Show

ATN News | Election Show

ATN News | YoungNite Special

ATN News | YoungNite Special

SA TV | Election Show

SA TV | Election Show

Literary Works

  • Poetry: Upopodyo (Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2025)

  • Non-Fiction: Akhaddo (Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2018)

Poetry: Upopodyo (Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2025)
Non-Fiction: Akhaddo (Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2018)

Musical Works

In 2002, Nauroz recorded Sobai Toh Bhalo Achhe, composed and tuned by Ayub Bachchu with lyrics by Marzuk Russell. He has also performed and covered numerous popular songs, especially during his university years, when he was known for powerful performances in modern, folk, rock, and classical music. Although his music career slowed due to journalism, several of his performances remain available online.

2024 | Inspiring the audience to dance—the ultimate goal of the live show

2024 | Inspiring the audience to dance—the ultimate goal of the live show

2018 | Singing is a passion, anytime, anywhere—on land or water

2018 | Singing is a passion, anytime, anywhere—on land or water

Event Management

Long before “event management” became a mainstream industry in Bangladesh, Nauroz successfully organized several large-scale events.

In college, he arranged science fairs and major campus events as president of the Notre Dame Science Club.

At Prothom Alo, he served as coordinator and secretary of the Meril-Prothom Alo Super-Star Awards, one of the nation’s most prestigious entertainment events featuring top celebrities.

In his youth, he organized the Sun Festival, the oldest astronomical adventure event in Bangladesh, hosted by the Bangladesh Astronomical Association.

He later organized mega events in Cox’s Bazar with attendance figures as high as 10,000 participants. In recent years, he has also coordinated multiple corporate events abroad.

2024 | Back in action, show-mastering and directing a live event from backstage

2024 | Back in action, show-mastering and directing a live event from backstage

2003 | Leading an adventure event for hundreds to an unknown destination

2003 | Leading an adventure event for hundreds to an unknown destination

Skills

  • Exceptional Driving Expertise: Mastery in navigating diverse terrains and complex traffic conditions with precision and confidence.
  • Comprehensive 360° Media Knowledge: Deep editorial and technical understanding across newspapers, television, radio, and online media, backed by decades of hands-on experience.
  • Advanced Bangla Writing Skills: Extraordinary command over creative and analytical Bangla writing, both in poetry and prose.
  • Graphic Design Experience (30 Years): Extensive experience in design concepts, visual storytelling, and publication aesthetics.
  • Music Practice & Study (40 Years): Lifelong engagement in classical, modern, folk, and contemporary music.
  • Photography & Photo Editing: Proficient in photography, visual composition, and advanced editing techniques.
  • Project Development & Presentation Design: Skilled in project planning, content development, and creating unique, high-impact PowerPoint presentations.
  • Professional Software Proficiency: Expert-level skills in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), WordPress website development, and industry-standard creative tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, QuarkXPress, etc.
2023 | Listen carefully, speak wisely, explore opportunities, build partnerships

2023 | Listen carefully, speak wisely, explore opportunities, build partnerships

2023 | Conducted a media workshop for the Police Bureau of Investigation

2023 | Conducted a media workshop for the Police Bureau of Investigation

2023 | Conducted a media workshop for the Police Bureau of Investigation

2023 | Conducted a media workshop for the Police Bureau of Investigation

Interests

  • Automobiles & automotive technology
  • Photography & visual arts
  • Human psychology & behavioral patterns
  • International affairs & global politics
  • Espionage & intelligence studies
  • Astronomy & space sciences
  • Astrology & metaphysical research
  • Archaeology & ancient civilizations
  • History, culture, and heritage
  • ShinKyoKushin Karate martial art
2025 | Karate Mi Geri practice on the beach in Penang, Malaysia

2025 | Karate Mi Geri practice on the beach in Penang, Malaysia

2024 | Shinkyokushinkai Karate summer camp in Cox’s Bazar. Osu

2024 | Shinkyokushinkai Karate summer camp in Cox’s Bazar. Osu

2012 | Rubber boat rafting adventure in Bali Denpasar, Indonesia

2012 | Rubber boat rafting adventure in Bali Denpasar, Indonesia

Hobbies

  • Sleeping & mindful relaxation
  • Long-distance driving
  • Watching films and cinema analysis
  • Music appreciation & performance
  • Reading & exploring literature
  • Traveling and discovering new places
Mastery in navigating diverse terrains and traffic with precision and confidence

Mastery in navigating diverse terrains and traffic with precision and confidence

Motorbiking was once a part of me—exploring every corner of the country on two wheels

Motorbiking was once a part of me—exploring every corner of the country on two wheels

Extraordinary Achievements

  • Over 3000 screen appearances in Live TV shows
  • Hosted up to 12 hours of uninterrupted live television anchoring
  • Traveled to every corner of Bangladesh using his own vehicles, exploring almost all sub-districts
  • Designed over 100 book covers across genres
  • Organized and led more than 200 large-scale events, both in Bangladesh and abroad
2012 | Special YoungNite episode: Interviewing a female pilot mid-flight

2012 | Special YoungNite episode: Interviewing a female pilot mid-flight

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