Jahidul Karim Kochi, Member Secretary of Chattogram Press Club has strongly condemned unauthorized use of club tag by an individual falsely claiming membership of the organization.
According to a press release, the person identifying himself as Hannan Rahim Talukdar at a FB post “ Search at hotel in the name of a journalist” with pictures and details on June 14 in Bahaddarhat area of Chattogram city introduced himself as a member of the Chattogram Press Club. The matter drew attention after it was widely circulated on social media necessitating criticism.
In response, the Press Club clarified that Hannan Rahim Talukdar is not, and has never been, a member of the Chattogram Press Club. The club has strongly protested the misuse of its name and expressed serious concern over the incident.
The statement emphasized that the Chattogram Press Club stands for responsible, ethical, and professional journalism. It urged the public and media outlets to be vigilant against such fraudulent claims and impersonations. The club further warned that legal action will be taken against anyone found misusing its name for personal gain or misleading the public.
The interim committee of the press club has called on the general public and all media professionals to remain alert regarding such false representations.
