Membership Overview

Why Become a Member?

Becoming a member of Bangladesh Travel Writers Association provides an opportunity to become part of a growing community of travel writers, photographers, filmmakers, bloggers, researchers, and creative travelers. Members can participate in professional networking, training programs, tourism events, cultural festivals, workshops, publications, and national or international collaborations. The association also supports members in showcasing their creative works and developing their skills in travel writing, storytelling, photography, and digital content creation.

Vision and Mission of the Association

Vision

To establish Bangladesh as a globally recognized destination for travel literature, cultural exchange, creative tourism, and responsible travel practices.

Mission

  • To promote travel writing, tourism journalism, and cultural storytelling in Bangladesh
  • To encourage creative and research-based travel content creation
  • To develop skilled travel writers and tourism content creators
  • To promote responsible, sustainable, and environment-friendly tourism
  • To connect travelers, writers, photographers, filmmakers, and tourism enthusiasts through a professional platform
  • To organize festivals, workshops, awards, exhibitions, and cultural exchange programs related to travel and creativity

Member Benefits

Members of Bangladesh Travel Writers Association enjoy a wide range of professional, creative, and networking advantages, including:

  • Free participation in all BDTWA events without ticket fees
  • Official membership identity card with photograph
  • Opportunity to attend professional training sessions
  • Access to networking with fellow members and industry professionals
  • Support for obtaining press and media coverage opportunities
  • Reference support for participation in international programs
  • Priority in publications and opportunities to publish articles in newspapers and magazines
  • Access to discounted products and services from partner organizations
  • Mentorship programs and travel writing workshops
  • Internship opportunities within the member network
  • International networking and participation in global collaborative projects

 

Who Can Apply?

Any individual who travels and creates travel-related content may apply for membership. This includes travel writers, bloggers, photographers, filmmakers, vloggers, designers, researchers, tourism enthusiasts, and creative content creators who produce travel-related writings, books, photos, videos, animations, documentaries, or digital media content.

Students who are interested in travel, tourism, culture, and creative content creation are also encouraged to apply.

Membership Process

To become a member, applicants must first submit an application form along with the required documents and creative work samples. After review and approval by the association authority, the applicant must pay the membership fee and collect the official membership certificate and identity card.

Membership Categories

Life Member

Individuals may become Life Members through application and approval. There is no fixed limit to the number of Life Members.

General Member

General Members are selected from among the Life Members. The association will have at least 21 General Members.

Executive Member

The Executive Committee consists of 15 members elected by the Life Members of the association.

Student Member

Any school, college, or university student interested in traveling and creating travel-related content may become a Student Member.

Requirements for Membership

Applicants must submit the following documents and information:

  1. Completed membership application form
  2. Copy of National ID Card or Passport
  3. Professional ID Card, Business Card, or Student ID Card (for students)
  4. Samples or links of creative work, such as writings, articles, books, photographs, videos, animations, designs, blogs, or other travel-related content
  5. Recommendation from two Life Members of the association

Membership Fees

Life Membership

BDT 15,000 (One-time payment or installment facility available)

Student Membership

BDT 1,000 per year (Payable annually either in full or in two installments)

Member Code of Conduct

All members of Bangladesh Travel Writers Association are expected to maintain professionalism, honesty, creativity, and respect in all activities.

Members shall:

  • Respect local cultures, traditions, religions, and communities during travel
  • Avoid publishing false, misleading, offensive, or harmful information
  • Promote responsible and environmentally friendly tourism practices
  • Maintain ethical standards in travel writing, photography, journalism, and content creation
  • Avoid activities that may damage the reputation of the association
  • Respect copyright, intellectual property, and the creative works of others
  • Maintain respectful behavior toward fellow members and the public
  • Follow the constitution, rules, and decisions of the association

Failure to comply with the code of conduct may result in suspension or cancellation of membership according to the association’s policies and regulations.