Independent media for Burma and the world
About DVB
The most trusted independent media voice for Burma
Our Mission
DVB provides independent, accurate, and timely information, education, and entertainment to the people of Burma and the global Burmese community.
Independence
Being free from political or commercial influence
Accuracy
Upholding truth and countering misinformation
Diversity
Promoting religious and ethnic diversity
Transparency
Fostering open debate and democratic values
Our Vision
DVB's vision for it to be the most trusted independent media voice for Burma, empowering communities to uphold their rights and supporting the country's democratization process
DVB's mission is to provide independent, accurate and timely information, education and entertainment to the people of Burma and the global Burma community, promote a culture of religious and ethnic diversity, fostering open debate through impactful journalism and diverse programming.
Our Values
DVB is committed to the values of:
Independence
Being free from political or commercial influence
Accuracy
Upholding the truth and countering misinformation
Inclusion
Reflecting the diversity of Burma in content and workforce
Accountability
Taking responsibility for our actions, decisions and content produced
People Oriented
Valuing our audience and our employees
25 Years of Innovation
Watch our journey through the evolution of digital broadcasting
Awards & Recognition
Celebrating excellence in independent journalism and democratic values
Reporters Without Borders Award
DVB was recognized by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) as a 'Media that exemplifies the battle for the right to inform the public and be informed'. This award acknowledged DVB's exceptional courage and pivotal role in disseminating information during the Saffron Revolution.
'NÆ!' (Piglet Prize)
The Democratic Voice of Burma was the recipient of the 'Prisen NÆ!' (Piglet-prize), recognizing DVB for their ability to inspire others and critical coverage of the Saffron Revolution.
Rory Peck Award for Features
Two anonymous DVB journalists won this award for their courageous work documenting events in Burma under intense scrutiny.
Norwegian Communication Association Honorary Award
Awarded to DVB for particularly significant and courageous efforts in communication.
AIBs Commendation
Highly commended for the documentary 'Dispatches - Orphans of the Burma Cyclone', filmed by undercover DVB journalists.
National Press Award
Honored with a National Press Award by the Myanmar Journalist Association (MJA) for outstanding coverage of the Kokang conflict.
International Press Freedom Award
DVB's chief editor received the 2021 International Press Freedom Award for relentless journalism after the 2021 military coup.
Latest from DVB
Curated playlists and programs
SUU 80
Short Interviews - သတင်းမေးမြန်းချက်
DVB Radio🎙 Podcasting
၂၀၂၅ ငလျင်သတင်းများစုစည်းမှု
DVB Fact-Check Weekly Podcast
News Feature
Peacock Film Festival
DVB Women Voice - Podcast
မိသားစုတိုင်းရှင်သန်ဖို့ အိမ်နှင့်မကွာပုန်းခိုစို့
DVB Daily News Hour
DVB Digital II
Human Rights Lens
DVB Digital First
DVB World News
New Year Wishes
Prison Desk
30 Minutes with the ISP
DVB News in brief
DVB Knowledge
3 Years On
DVB Special
DVB Street View
DVB Business
DVB Women Voice
DVB Web News
DVB News - ဒီဗဘီ နေစဉ် သတင်း (4)
DVB Newsbreak ဒီဗွီဘ သတင်း ပေါ့ကတ်စ်
DVB Today
DVB Smart Edu
Peacock Film Festival
Daily News Bulltin
Digital 1 Minutes
Memory Gallery
Moments that shaped our history
Our Journey Through Time
Key milestones in DVB's evolution
DVB Launch
DVB (Democratic Voice of Burma) launched short-wave radio broadcasting from Norway, providing uncensored information to people inside Burma.
Satellite Television Expansion
DVB expanded into satellite television, becoming accessible to millions of Burmese households.
Saffron Uprising Coverage
DVB's undercover journalists documented and broadcast the military crackdown during the Saffron Uprising, gaining global recognition for its courageous reporting.
Press Freedom Prize
Awarded the Press Freedom Prize by Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
Return to Burma
DVB began relocating operations back inside Burma to support the country's democratization process as an independent media organization.
Official License
DVB received a content provider license from the Ministry of Information under Aung San Suu Kyi's government, officially recognizing its role in the media landscape.
Post-coup Shutdown
The military regime shut down DVB's TV broadcast within minutes of seizing power.
License Revoked
The junta revoked DVB's broadcasting license, forcing DVB to continue operating through digital platforms and in exile.
Global Media Coverage
Highlights from international outlets featuring DVB's journalism and impact.