Zillur Rahman
Zillur Rahman is the Founder of CCN, a pioneering media, IT, and political consultancy firm in Bangladesh, where he serves as a Power and Media Strategist. CCN works as a trusted agent and consultant for politicians and political parties, with election campaigns as one of its core areas. The firm combines digital technology, media innovation, and strategic communication to help leaders and organizations enhance their outreach, credibility, and impact.
Widely regarded as one of Bangladesh’s most influential media professionals, Zillur has built a career that bridges journalism, broadcasting, consultancy, and policy dialogue. He is best known as the founder, director, and host of Tritiyo Matra (The 3rd Dimension), the country’s longest-running and most popular political talk show on Channel i. Since 2003, he has produced and moderated over 8,000 episodes, attracting more than 40 million viewers worldwide and setting new standards for political broadcasting.
Zillur is also the President of the Centre for Governance Studies (CGS), one of Bangladesh’s leading think tanks on governance, democracy, and security. Through CGS, he has led high-level dialogues, research initiatives, and international collaborations that have shaped policy discussions both in Bangladesh and abroad. He also chairs the Bay of Bengal Conversation, Bangladesh’s premier international geopolitical conference. He serves as Managing Editor of the Journal of Governance, Security and Development, a peer-reviewed academic journal. Additionally, he founded NZ Charity, a non-profit dedicated to education and humanitarian aid.
From his student life, Zillur has been deeply engaged in writing and journalism, later becoming a widely respected commentator and author on politics, governance, and democratic transitions. His articles appear regularly in local and international media outlets, while his commentary has been featured in major international publications, including TIME Magazine and The Financial Times (London). He has also authored and edited several books on Bangladesh’s politics, governance, and democratic transitions. Internationally, he has represented Bangladesh on platforms such as the IVLP (USA, 2007) and the Asian Forum on Global Governance (2012), with professional engagements in over 40 countries.
Educated at Jahangirnagar University, Zillur Rahman holds both a BSS (Hons) and a Master’s degree in Government and Politics. He continues to combine his expertise in media, politics, and governance to drive CCN’s mission: empowering political leaders and parties through professional consultancy, strategic communication, and election campaign management.
Widely regarded as one of Bangladesh’s most influential media professionals, Zillur has built a career that bridges journalism, broadcasting, consultancy, and policy dialogue. He is best known as the founder, director, and host of Tritiyo Matra (The 3rd Dimension), the country’s longest-running and most popular political talk show on Channel i. Since 2003, he has produced and moderated over 8,000 episodes, attracting more than 40 million viewers worldwide and setting new standards for political broadcasting.
Zillur is also the President of the Centre for Governance Studies (CGS), one of Bangladesh’s leading think tanks on governance, democracy, and security. Through CGS, he has led high-level dialogues, research initiatives, and international collaborations that have shaped policy discussions both in Bangladesh and abroad. He also chairs the Bay of Bengal Conversation, Bangladesh’s premier international geopolitical conference. He serves as Managing Editor of the Journal of Governance, Security and Development, a peer-reviewed academic journal. Additionally, he founded NZ Charity, a non-profit dedicated to education and humanitarian aid.
From his student life, Zillur has been deeply engaged in writing and journalism, later becoming a widely respected commentator and author on politics, governance, and democratic transitions. His articles appear regularly in local and international media outlets, while his commentary has been featured in major international publications, including TIME Magazine and The Financial Times (London). He has also authored and edited several books on Bangladesh’s politics, governance, and democratic transitions. Internationally, he has represented Bangladesh on platforms such as the IVLP (USA, 2007) and the Asian Forum on Global Governance (2012), with professional engagements in over 40 countries.
Educated at Jahangirnagar University, Zillur Rahman holds both a BSS (Hons) and a Master’s degree in Government and Politics. He continues to combine his expertise in media, politics, and governance to drive CCN’s mission: empowering political leaders and parties through professional consultancy, strategic communication, and election campaign management.
