Bangladesh - Apply for Press Accreditation Card

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Press Accreditation Card, the applicant has to approach the Press Information Department Offices link
2. An application from will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. Or the applicant can download the application form from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all necessary details in the application form. Incomplete forms are not accepted.
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the proposals officer.
7. The fee for this procedure is free of cost.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
11. The entire process can be completed within 7 - 14 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed Application form link
• Passport Size Photographs
• Any other relevant documents as specified in the application guidelines.

Office Locations & Contacts

Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
Press Information Department
Address : Building-9, Press Information Department, Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka.
Phone : 9540030,
Mob-01715066159
Fax - 9540026, 9540942
Email - [email protected]
Website link
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any person who intends to Apply for Press Accreditation Card is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Application form link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The entire process can be completed within 7 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

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sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
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e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Father’s Name
• Mother’s Name
• Address
• Telephone
• E-mail
• Date of Birth
• Nationality
• NID Number
• Educational Qualification
• Blood Group
• Information of the Prevailing Organization

Need for the Document

• Press Accreditation Card (PAC) in Bangladesh is a government-issued identification card that provides journalists and other media professionals with official recognition and access to various events, press conferences, and other functions. The card is issued by the Ministry of Information in Bangladesh and is meant to facilitate media coverage of news and events in the country.

Information which might help

• Once approved, the card provides access to various facilities and events in Bangladesh, such as government offices, press briefings, and other official functions. The card is valid for a specific period and needs to be renewed upon expiry.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

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