Established 2010 · Dhaka, Bangladesh
Bridging Diplomacy and Journalism
Promoting Responsible International Reporting
About the Forum
The Defence Journalist Association of Bangladesh (DJAB) is a professional association of journalists covering foreign affairs, diplomacy, and international relations. Since 2010, the Forum has served as a bridge between the diplomatic community in Dhaka and the national press, fostering accurate, ethical, and responsible international reporting.
Through briefings, workshops, and international forums, we equip journalists with the knowledge and access they need — while offering missions and institutions a credible, professional media counterpart.
Learn More About UsFrom the President
format_quoteJournalism and diplomacy share one duty above all — the pursuit of truth in service of the public. Our Forum exists to ensure that Bangladesh's window to the world is informed, fair, and free.
For over a decade, our members have reported from summits, missions, and crisis zones with integrity. I invite every journalist committed to international affairs — and every partner who values an informed public — to join us in this work.
Mahmudur Rahman Khan
President, DJAB
250+
Active Members
120+
Events Hosted
40+
Partner Missions
15+
Years of Operation
What We Do
Programs that connect the diplomatic community with professional journalism.
Exclusive briefings with ambassadors, foreign ministry officials, and visiting delegations.
Hands-on sessions on foreign-affairs reporting, fact-checking, and diplomatic protocol.
Certified training for early-career journalists entering the international affairs beat.
Regional and global conferences connecting Bangladeshi media with the world.
Mark Your Calendar
24
Jun
location_on Hotel InterContinental, Dhaka
schedule 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
09
Jul
location_on National Press Club, Dhaka
schedule 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
18
Aug
location_on Radisson Blu, Dhaka
schedule 7:00 PM Onwards
Newsroom
Press Release
June 5, 2026
The agreement opens new training and exchange opportunities for member journalists covering European affairs.
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Organization
May 28, 2026
Members elected a new leadership panel at the Annual General Meeting held at the National Press Club.
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Diplomatic Update
May 14, 2026
Twelve Forum members received accreditation to report from the regional summit hosted in Dhaka.
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