No experience required

Join BDS

You do not need experience to join. Curiosity and the nerve to stand up are enough.

What we promise

What membership gives you

National exposure

Leadership & team management

Public speaking

Certificates & CV value

A community

Opens a few times a year

Three kinds of recruitment

General Member

Open to anyone. Access to practice debates, workshops and the Intra Championship.

Fresher’s — “Join The Legacy”

A dedicated intake for students coming to debate for the first time.

Sub Executive — “Join The Team”

For those who want to help run BDS — events, content, logistics and training.

Three minutes to fill

Application form

Your full name, in English

Your full name, in Bangla

Preferably your own; a parent’s number also works. A number with WhatsApp is even better.

Type it carefully — and do check your inbox.

Whose number is it? *

School, college or university

Your class — or year/semester if at university

As on your birth certificate or NID

How often do you practise debate? *
How many hours a week can you give BDS? *

Across a whole week, how much time can you set aside for BDS in total?

Be a little detailed — and honest!

If a current BDS member referred you, write their name

Your details are used only for BDS membership administration.

What happens next

  • Within 24–48 hours of submitting, you’ll get the Messenger & WhatsApp group links by email or phone.
  • If someone you know is already a BDS member, ask them after submitting — they can add you to the groups directly.
  • No link after 3–4 days? Message our Facebook page. Once you join the groups, you’ll find everything there.

Your submission is stored safely in Netlify Forms — the BDS team checks the dashboard and will get back to you soon.