Who We Are
About the Forum
Our History
Fifteen Years of Bridging Two Professions
The Defense Journalist Association of Bangladesh (DJAB) was established on 10 July 2014 as a professional organization for journalists covering defense, national security, and related areas. The association operates from Dhaka, and its activities extend across Bangladesh, with scope for cooperation and exchange with embassies, international organizations, research institutions and relevant organizations at home and abroad. DJAB is a non-political, non-profit, voluntary and research-oriented organization. Its work encompasses national security, defense, technology, economy, diplomacy, maritime affairs and blue economy, naval, land and aviation-related matters, border security, geopolitics and other issues connected to the national interest.
Through research, knowledge-sharing, information dissemination, training, professional development and public-awareness initiatives, DJAB seeks to contribute to informed public discourse, strengthen national capacity, support evidence-based policymaking and promote initiatives that serve public welfare and protect the national interest.
Our Direction
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
To promote responsible, objective and high-quality journalism on defense, national security and other issues of strategic importance, while contributing to informed public understanding and the protection of the national interest. DJAB's Constitution specifically emphasizes developing responsible, objective, high-quality journalism on important and sensitive national-interest issues as a continuing goal of the organization.
Our Mission
Strengthen professional journalism by improving the skills, knowledge, ethics, and professional standards of journalists working in the defense and national-security beats. Promote research and knowledge-sharing on defense, security, diplomacy, geopolitics, economics, maritime affairs, technology, and other issues relevant to the national interest. Provide professional training and capacity-building through workshops, seminars, discussions, research programs, and other educational activities. Support informed public awareness on national development, security and strategic issues through responsible information dissemination. Contribute to evidence-based policymaking by undertaking research, surveys, policy dialogues and development-oriented initiatives. Build national and international cooperation with media organizations, research institutions, diplomatic missions, international organizations and other relevant institutions. Support members' professional and social welfare, including welfare initiatives and assistance for the families of deceased members. Contribute to public welfare through lawful humanitarian, research-based and development-oriented activities.
What We Pursue
Our Objectives
Professional Development
To organize training, research, and capacity-building programs aimed at improving journalists' professional skills, ethical standards, and professional dignity, and to establish training facilities where necessary.
Knowledge and Learning
To organize workshops, seminars, symposiums, training programs, discussion sessions, research activities, cultural programs, publications, and educational visits at home and abroad.
Research and Policy Dialogue
To conduct research, surveys, and policy dialogues on national development, national security, the economy, the blue economy, media development, and public welfare, and to undertake development projects.
Institutional Cooperation
Subject to applicable laws and approvals, to work jointly with government, private, autonomous, and international organizations, development partners, and other domestic and foreign institutions on relevant projects and programs.
Member Welfare
To establish and operate welfare funds and implement short- and long-term welfare projects for members, including financial assistance to the families of deceased members.
Humanitarian Activities
To undertake relief distribution, rehabilitation, humanitarian assistance, and development programs for people affected by natural disasters, humanitarian crises, and vulnerability.
Research-Based and Public-Interest Initiatives
To undertake lawful, public-interest, and research-based activities consistent with the objectives of the organization.
What Guides Us
Core Values
Integrity
Upholding responsible, objective, and high-quality journalism, particularly when covering sensitive issues related to national interests
Professionalism
Promoting professional excellence, skills development, ethical practice and dignity in defense journalism.
Knowledge & Research
Encouraging research, knowledge-sharing, training, and evidence-based understanding of defense, security, and strategic affairs.
Non-Partisanship
Maintaining political independence and ensuring that DJAB remains free from party-political activities and affiliations.
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