Tawhid Afridi
Tawhid Afridi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Tawhid Uddin Afridi January 3, 1997 Dhaka |
| Occupation | Youtuber |
| YouTube information | |
| Channel | |
| Years active | 2015-present |
| Genre | Vloger |
| Subscribers | 6.31 million |
| Views | 615 million |
| Last updated: 21 September 2025 | |
Tawhid Uddin Afridi (Bengali: তৌহিদ উদ্দিন আফ্রিদি; born 3 January 1997) is a Bangladeshi YouTuber and internet personality.[1][2][3]
Early life and career
Tawhid Afridi was born on January 3, 1997, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. His father is a businessman and mother is a housewife. He finished his schooling in his hometown and he studied in Dhaka College. Afridi launched his YouTube channel on 3 February 2015.[4]
Controversy
When pictures and videos of his closeness with actress Prarthana Fardin Dighi went viral on social media, some media outlets reported rumors of their romance. However, Dighi has repeatedly clarified that they are just good friends.[5]
2024 murder case
On 24 August 2025, he was arrested by the Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police in a case filed with Jatrabari Police Station over the killing of Asadul Haque Babu during the July uprising.[6] A Dhaka court granted five days of remand for questioning Tawhid Afridi.[7]
During the July 2024 student movement, he carried out pro-government propaganda, and his speeches and activities incited violence against the protesters.[8][9]
On 25 August 2025, at the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Dhaka, state prosecutor Advocate Nayan claimed that Tawhid Afridi had recorded nude videos of students during the movement.[10]
Tanvir Rahi complained that Tawhid Afridi is one thing in front of the camera, but completely different behind it. Off camera, he is an absolutely 'terrible' person. He also said that many in the YouTube world were afraid of Afridi like a tiger.[11][12]
He was arrested on 24 August 2025 and remanded for five days; the case involves allegations related to the death of activist Dayal Beya.[13][9]
Awards
| Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| CJFB Performance Award 2021 Best YouTuber | Won | [14] |
| Channel i Digital Media Award | Won | [15] |
References
- ^ "Short-form videos are the future. Even YouTube is copying TikTok". The Business Standard. 2021-04-19. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ Mahmud, Russell (2021-07-04). ভূরি ভূরি বিয়ের প্রস্তাব পান আফ্রিদি. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ বাংলাদেশের আফ্রিদি, হয়ে উঠছেন 'এলিজেবল ব্যাচেলর'! কী করেন তিনি?. News18 (in Bengali). 4 July 2021. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ নিজেকে ছাড়িয়ে তৌহিদ আফ্রিদির রেকর্ড. Dhaka Post (in Bengali). 2022-05-14. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ "Dighi denies romantic involvement with YouTuber". The Daily Star. 2024-04-17. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ "Mytv Chairman Nasir sent to jail after remand". The Daily Star. 2025-08-23. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ "Content creator Afridi remanded for five days in murder case". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ "Content creator Tawhid Afridi on 5-day remand in murder case". The Daily Star. 25 August 2025. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Content creator Tawhid Afridi remanded for five days in murder case". bdnews24.com. 25 August 2025. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ "Tawhid Afridi sent to jail after remand, bail rejected". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ "Rahi exposes 'dangerous' Tawhid Afridi's misdeeds after arrest". Liberty News BD. 26 August 2025. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ^ "Tawhid Afridi placed on 5-day remand in July uprising murder case". The Business Standard. 2025-08-25. Retrieved 2025-09-07.
- ^ "Tawhid Afridi arrested by CID from Barishal". Prothom Alo. UNB. 2025-08-25. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ^ "CJFB Performance Award to be held Friday, nominees announced". The Business Standard. 2021-12-22. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ ফেসবুক-ইউটিউবের বেস্ট কনটেন্ট ক্রিয়েটর আয়মান-তৌহিদ. thedailycampus.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-08-30.