What We Do
Our Activities
Five Pillars
Programs of the Association
Every program serves one goal: accurate, responsible and well-informed reporting on Bangladesh’s defence and security sector.
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Pillar 01
Dialogue
Seminars and roundtables that bring defence journalists together with senior officers, policymakers, security analysts and academics. They give members a forum for informed discussion on national defence, regional security and the role of the armed forces.
- check_circle Defence and security seminar series
- check_circle Policy dialogue sessions
- check_circle Discussions on national and regional security issues
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Pillar 02
Field Visits & Exercise Coverage
Organised visits to cantonments, naval bases, air bases, training institutions and military exercises. Members see the armed forces at work first-hand, and their reporting rests on direct observation rather than secondhand accounts.
- check_circle Visits to military installations and academies
- check_circle Coverage of joint and service-level exercises
- check_circle Reporting on UN peacekeeping and disaster-relief operations
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Pillar 03
Professional Workshops
Practical sessions on the craft of defence reporting, covering military terminology and structure, verification of claims, and handling sensitive information responsibly.
- check_circle Understanding military structure, ranks and terminology
- check_circle Verification and fact-checking in security reporting
- check_circle Ethics and responsible handling of sensitive information
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Pillar 04
Training & Mentorship
Structured training to prepare early-career journalists for the defence beat, led by senior members and subject experts.
- check_circle Foundations of defence and security reporting
- check_circle Visiting delegation pressers
- check_circle Mentorship with experienced defence correspondents
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Pillar 05
Media Briefings & Liaison
Regular coordination with ISPR and the relevant defence bodies to secure timely briefings, press events and accredited access. This gives members a structured channel to official sources.
- check_circle Briefings and press conferences with ISPR
- check_circle Coverage access for national ceremonies and defence events
- check_circle Coordination during emergencies and crisis situations
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Members receive priority access to all briefings, workshops, and training.