Stand with Bangladesh's Cultural Press
Since 1999, CJFB has united cultural and entertainment journalists across Bangladesh in defense of editorial integrity, fair criticism, and the professional recognition celebrated each year through the CJFB Performance Award. Membership connects you to a national community of accredited reporters, critics, and broadcasters.
Secretariat Review • Rolling Basis
CJFB maintains a small set of general membership categories to reflect the diversity of its community — from full-time accredited journalists to allied professionals and distinguished honorees. Final category placement is determined by the secretariat during review.
For working cultural, entertainment, or arts journalists employed by a recognized print, broadcast, or digital newsroom. Full voting rights within the Forum and eligibility to participate in CJFB Performance Award juries and committees.
Primary categoryFor allied professionals — critics, columnists, photojournalists, researchers, and communications professionals — whose work intersects with cultural journalism but who may not hold a full newsroom accreditation.
Allied professionalsFor journalism students and early-career reporters beginning work in cultural and entertainment coverage. Access to CJFB capacity-building workshops, mentorship from senior members, and future pathway to full accreditation.
Early careerConferred by the Executive Council on senior cultural figures, veteran journalists, and distinguished contributors to Bangladesh's arts and entertainment press in recognition of lifetime service. Not open to direct application.
By council invitationMembership at CJFB is not instant or automatic. Every application is reviewed by the secretariat and relevant executive directorate before a decision is communicated. Here is the general process.
Complete the application form below with your professional details and chosen membership category.
The central secretariat logs your application and verifies your professional affiliation and category eligibility.
The relevant executive directorate reviews applications on a rolling basis and may request supporting documents.
Approved applicants are notified by the secretariat and added to the official member registry.
This form submits your application for review by the CJFB secretariat. It is not an instant or automatic membership — a member of the secretariat will contact you regarding the outcome.
Questions about eligibility or your application status can also be routed through our general contact form.
