Bangladesh Reporters Council (BRC): An unbeatable place of trust for media workers

Report by Pappu Chowdhury: Bangladesh Reporters Council is today a unique platform to unite fearless journalists spread across the country. We believe that a free and strong media is the safeguard of a healthy democracy. And ensuring the protection and rights of those media workers is our main commitment.

OUR MAIN OBJECTIVES AND FUNCTIONS:
1. Uncompromising Voices for Rights:
We stand as a shield against any unfair retrenchment or harassment, protecting the professional dignity of media workers, guaranteeing their salaries and allowances. We believe in direct dialogue with the owners and administration to secure the rights of journalists.

2. Legal protection and security:
If a journalist faces legal complications or physical attack while performing his professional duties, Bangladesh Reporters Council stands by to ensure immediate legal assistance and safety. Our dedicated legal cell works alongside journalists 24/7.

3. Efficiency and Modernization:
Keeping pace with the changing world, we regularly organize training and workshops for journalists on digital journalism, data analytics and modern technologies. So that our members become not just journalists, but skilled information-soldiers.

4. Welfare Fund and Social Security:
We have a strong ‘welfare fund’ to stand by colleagues in sickness, accident or crisis. Ensuring life insurance and health benefits for journalists is one of our priorities.

5. National and International Bridging:
Building a strong unity among journalists from the upazila to the national level and coordinating with international journalist organizations to facilitate world-class facilities and recognition for our members.

Why join us?
Bangladesh Reporters Council is not just an organization; It’s a family. Here every journalist will find a safe place to gather for his grievances, joys and pains and professional development.

“We’re not just behind news, we’re committed to protecting the lives of journalists.”

come onForgetting personal differences, we unite. May our walk on the path of truth be united and strong.

Bangladesh Reporters Council
solidarity,A steady journey to safety and prosperity