Membership Policy
MCJ CLUB LIMITED
MEMBERSHIP AND SPECIAL NUMBER ALLOCATION POLICY
Policy No.: MCJCL/MEM/2026/01
Effective Date: October 2026
Approving Authority: Board of Directors, MCJ Club Limited
1. Purpose
1.1. This Policy establishes a clear, transparent and structured framework for granting membership of MCJ Club Limited, verifying applicants, assigning membership numbers, reserving and allocating special numbers, and transferring membership.
1.2. The purpose of this Policy is to ensure an organised membership process for all eligible applicants and to apply consistent rules when allocating special numbers.
2. Eligibility for Membership
2.1. Any Bangladeshi citizen aged at least 27 years who holds an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any of the following or a related subject from a recognised university in Bangladesh or abroad may apply for membership of the Club: Mass Communication and Journalism; Media Studies; Communication; Broadcasting; Television; Journalism; or any related subject accepted by the Board of Directors that concerns journalism, communication or mass media.
2.2. Applicants must submit a certificate, transcript, marksheet or other acceptable equivalent document from the relevant university or educational institution as evidence of their academic qualifications.
2.3. Meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee membership. All applications are subject to the Club’s prescribed screening and approval process.
3. Membership Size and Composition
3.1. MCJ Club Limited shall have 2,000 members. The Board of Directors may decide to increase or decrease the total membership.
3.2. Eighty per cent (80%) of the Club’s members shall be General Members or Life Members selected on the basis of the eligibility criteria set out in Clause 2.1. They shall hold full membership and have voting rights.
3.3. Fifteen per cent (15%) of the members shall be Donor, Corporate and Diplomatic Members. They shall be treated as Associate Members and shall not have voting rights.
3.4. Five per cent (5%) of the members shall be Working Journalists, PR Professionals and Communication Specialists. They shall be treated as Associate Members and shall not have voting rights.
3.5. Except for Donor and Corporate Members, all other Associate Members must hold at least an undergraduate degree.
4. Membership Fees
4.1. The one-time initial membership fee is BDT 50,000, plus applicable VAT and taxes. The monthly membership fee is BDT 1,000, plus applicable VAT and taxes. Monthly fees shall become payable after the Club office begins operations.
4.2. The Board of Directors shall determine the period during which applicants may become Founding Members. The Board shall review membership fees whenever a new round of membership applications is invited.
4.3. All fees, charges and other payments specified in this Policy are subject to applicable government-prescribed VAT, taxes and other statutory fees, which must be paid in addition.
4.4. The Board of Directors may revise membership fees, monthly fees and other charges in the future, as required by circumstances.
4.5. The monthly membership fee of BDT 1,000, plus applicable VAT and taxes, must be paid within the month for which it is due.
4.6. If a member fails to pay the monthly fee or any other fee within the prescribed period, the Club shall issue a written reminder. If payment is not made within 30 days after the prescribed deadline, a 15-day notice shall be issued. If payment remains outstanding, the member’s access to the Club may be suspended. The Board shall then make the final decision.
5. Membership Numbers
5.1. Each approved member shall be assigned a unique membership number. General Members shall normally receive numbers in sequence according to the order in which their payments are received. A member may, however, apply for a special number by paying an additional fee.
5.2. The standard membership number shall follow this format: MCJCL – LM for Life Members or GM for General Members – year of membership – sequential serial number. Example: MCJCL-LM-2026-001.
5.3. Membership numbers shall be recorded in the Club’s membership register, identity cards, digital database and other official records.
6. Application and Registration Process
6.1. Applicants must complete the prescribed online application form on the Club’s website.
6.2. After the Membership Selection Committee approves an application, the applicant shall deposit the required fee into the Club’s designated bank account. The applicant shall subsequently be informed of the assigned membership number by letter.
6.3. For official recordkeeping, the applicant must submit a signed printed copy of the application form along with the payment receipt. The Club shall provide the applicant with an acknowledged copy.
6.4. Applicants must attach the required academic and identity documents, payment receipt and any other relevant documents to the application.
7. Founding Members
7.1. The first 200 members of the Club shall be recognised as Founding Members.
7.2. The names of Founding Members shall be permanently recorded and displayed on the Club’s Honour Board.
7.3. Associate Members shall not be included among the first 200 members.
7.4. During the period set by the Board for Founding Membership, an applicant seeking Associate Membership may be assigned an Associate Member number starting from 201 onwards, in sequence.
8. Membership Selection Committee
8.1. The Board of Directors shall form a Membership Selection Committee comprising an appropriate number of members to review membership applications.
8.2. The Committee shall verify applicants’ eligibility, information and supporting documents.
8.3. The preliminary list of selected applicants shall be published by the Committee for at least seven (7) days.
8.4. During this period, existing members may submit relevant objections, information or comments.
8.5. After considering the objections and comments received, the Board of Directors shall make the final decision on membership approval.
8.6. The Board’s decision shall be final, subject to applicable law and the provisions of the Club’s Articles of Association, where relevant.
9. Special Membership Numbers
9.1. Certain designated membership numbers shall be reserved as special numbers and made available in exchange for an additional fee.
9.2. Special numbers shall be divided into three categories: Premium, Elite and Signature.
9.3. The numbers in each category and the applicable additional fees shall be set out in separate lists approved by the Board of Directors.
9.4. A member receiving a special number shall not receive any additional services, voting rights, property rights, profit share or other organisational benefits compared with other members.
9.5. The additional payment for a special number shall apply solely to the distinctiveness, preference or reservation of that number.
10. Allocation of Special Numbers
10.1. A member wishing to obtain a reserved special number must submit a separate written application.
10.2. The number shall be allocated after approval by the Board of Directors and payment of the prescribed fee.
10.3. If more than one applicant seeks the same number, the Board may allocate it through an auction or bidding process starting from a base price determined by the Board.
10.4. In an auction, the highest valid bidder shall be selected to receive the number.
10.5. The relevant member shall bear any applicable VAT, taxes and government fees on the amount received through the auction.
11. Donor and Life Members
11.1. The Club shall have special membership categories known as Donor Member and/or Life Member.
11.2. Members in these categories may be assigned numbers from the special-number list.
11.3. The minimum one-time fee for a Donor Member shall be BDT 1,000,000 (ten lakh taka).
11.4. The Board shall determine the fee for Life Membership.
11.5. Donor Members and Life Members shall not be required to pay a monthly membership fee.
11.6. Applicable VAT, taxes and other government fees shall be paid in addition to the fees stated above.
11.7. The term, rights and other conditions of Donor and Life Membership shall be determined in accordance with the Club’s Articles of Association and decisions of the Board.
11.8. Applicants may not become Life Members directly at the outset. A person may apply for Life Membership after holding General Membership for three consecutive years.
11.9. The 13 members of the founding Board of Directors shall enjoy Life Member benefits from the date the Club is established.
12. Additional Fees for Premium, Elite and Signature Numbers
12.1. A member obtaining a Premium number must pay an additional BDT 50,000 on top of the prescribed fee for that number.
12.2. A member obtaining an Elite number must pay an additional BDT 100,000 on top of the prescribed fee for that number.
12.3. The Board shall determine the fee for each Signature number separately. The fee shall not be less than BDT 500,000.
12.4. The Board may revise the fees for special numbers at any time.
12.5. The 13 members of the Board of Directors shall also be eligible to obtain special numbers by paying the prescribed additional fee.
13. Spouses and Children
13.1. A member’s spouse shall be treated as an Associate Member. The same arrangement shall apply to the member’s children. They may use the Club’s facilities upon payment of the applicable charges.
13.2. No monthly or membership fee shall apply to a member’s child up to 21 years of age.
13.3. A member’s child aged between 21 and 27 years may use the Club’s facilities by paying 50% of the monthly fee.
13.4. After turning 27, a member’s child may apply for Associate Membership. The Board shall determine the applicable membership fee.
14. Equal Rights and Benefits of Members
14.1. Members in the General, Life, Premium, Elite and Signature categories shall enjoy the Club’s basic services and membership-related rights equally.
14.2. No additional voting rights, property benefits, profit, dividends or special organisational powers shall be granted on the basis of a special number.
14.3. The classification of special numbers shall apply solely to the reservation and allocation of numbers.
14.4. Regular members may use all Club facilities upon payment of the prescribed fees or charges. Associate Members shall enjoy all facilities except voting rights.
15. Honorary Special Numbers
15.1. The Board of Directors may award an honorary special number to a distinguished or respected person who has made a special contribution and is eligible for Club membership.
15.2. In such cases, the Board may waive the additional fee for the special number in full or in part.
15.3. The Board may allocate any special number as a mark of honour.
15.4. The Board’s written decision regarding the selection of an honorary member and allocation of the number must be kept on record.
16. Associate Members
16.1. Prior approval from the Board of Directors is required before any person is admitted as an Associate Member under a special arrangement.
16.2. The Board may separately determine the rights, term, fees and other conditions applicable to Associate Members.
17. Corporate and Diplomatic Membership
17.1. The Board may grant Corporate Membership to eligible corporate organisations and Diplomatic Membership to eligible diplomats. Each eligible corporate organisation may receive a maximum of two memberships.
17.2. The minimum one-time fee for Corporate Membership shall be BDT 1,000,000 (ten lakh taka).
17.3. Corporate Members may apply for special numbers, which may be allocated subject to the Board’s approval.
17.4. The nominated representative, number of memberships, benefits, term and other conditions for a Corporate Member may be set out in a written agreement.
18. Cancellation of Membership and Refunds
18.1. All amounts paid for membership or registration are strictly non-refundable.
18.2. No membership fee shall be refunded if membership is cancelled for disciplinary reasons, submission of false information, concealment of information, violation of the Club’s policies or any other acceptable reason.
18.3. If a member voluntarily resigns from membership, the registration fee and membership fee paid shall remain non-refundable.
19. Property Rights Arising from Membership
19.1. Membership shall not entitle any member to financial profits, dividends, ownership of movable or immovable property, or any other property-related benefit of the Club, unless a different right arises under the Company’s Articles of Association or applicable law.
19.2. Membership shall not be treated as an investment, deposit or profit-generating financial product.
20. Transfer of Membership
20.1. A member may apply to transfer their membership to another eligible person.
20.2. An amount equal to 5% of the transfer value must be deposited into the Club Fund.
20.3. Any applicable government fees, taxes or other charges relating to the transfer shall be paid by the relevant party.
20.4. Written approval from the Club is required before a membership transfer can be completed.
21. Death of a Member
21.1. If a member dies, one of their spouse or children may be admitted as an Associate Member, subject to approval by the Board of Directors.
21.2. The relevant person may obtain full membership if they meet the prescribed eligibility criteria for General Membership and receive the Board’s approval.
21.3. This clause shall also apply if a member, during their lifetime, applies to transfer membership to their spouse or one of their children.
21.4. Any such transfer shall be subject to the Club’s prescribed approval process and payment of applicable fees and charges.
22. Records and Information Management
22.1. The Club shall maintain records of each member’s application, identity, academic qualifications, membership number, payments, approvals and other relevant information.
22.2. Members’ information shall be stored and used in accordance with the Club’s privacy policy and applicable law.
23. Amendment of the Policy
23.1. The Board of Directors may add, amend, revise, suspend or repeal any provision of this Policy as necessary, provided that the change is consistent with the Memorandum and Articles of Association. Otherwise, approval must be obtained at an Annual General Meeting or an Extraordinary General Meeting.
23.2. Any amended Policy shall take effect from the date of approval by the Board or from another date specified in the relevant decision.
23.3. If any provision of this Policy conflicts with the Club’s Articles of Association or applicable law, the applicable law and the Club’s Articles of Association shall prevail.
24. Effective Date
This Policy shall take effect on the date it is issued following approval by the Board of Directors.
25. List of Special Numbers
25.1. The following is the initial list of special numbers, prepared on the basis of a membership limit of 999. If the membership limit is increased in the future, the special-number list shall be revised accordingly.
| Category | Member Numbers | Additional Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Numbers (6+9+3=18) | 044, 055, 066, 077, 088, 099 101, 202, 303, 404, 505, 606, 707, 808, 909 052, 071, 786 | BDT 50,000 |
| Elite Numbers (6+7+7=20) | 040, 050, 060, 070, 080, 090 123, 234, 345, 456, 567, 678, 789 321, 432, 543, 654, 765, 876, 987 | BDT 100,000 |
| Signature Numbers (14+9+9=32) | 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 009, 010, 011, 012, 013, 014, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900 111, 222, 333, 444, 555, 666, 777, 888, 999 | BDT 500,000 and above |
Total special numbers: 70