Bangladesh Weekly Editors Forum (BWEF) is a professional organization dedicated to representing weekly newspaper editors, publishers, and community journalists across Bangladesh. The forum works to strengthen ethical journalism, editorial independence, freedom of expression, and the development of grassroots media.
BWEF believes that weekly and community newspapers play a vital role in protecting democracy, highlighting local issues, and giving voice to underrepresented communities.
The organization promotes professional cooperation among editors and supports capacity-building initiatives, media training, editorial excellence, and constructive dialogue within the journalism sector.
Mission
To unite weekly newspaper editors and community media professionals in Bangladesh for the advancement of responsible journalism, editorial standards, professional rights, and public-interest reporting.
Vision
To build a strong, ethical, independent, and internationally connected weekly newspaper sector in Bangladesh that contributes positively to democracy, social justice, and informed public opinion.
Core Objectives
Protect the professional rights of weekly newspaper editors and journalists
Promote ethical and responsible journalism
Encourage editorial quality and research-based reporting
Strengthen grassroots and community journalism
Organize training, seminars, and media workshops
Build international cooperation with journalism organizations worldwide
Support freedom of the press and freedom of expression
Areas of Activities
Editorial discussions and policy dialogues
Journalism training and workshops
Media research and publications
Press freedom advocacy
Networking among editors and publishers
International collaboration and exchange programs