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BLCPS
Bangladesh Lyricists, Composers & Publishers Society
Individual Membership

Membership Application
Registration Form

Join BLCPS and let us protect and administer your musical copyright and neighboring rights in Bangladesh.

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Guidelines
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Personal Info
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Work Details
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Banking & Refs
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Documents
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Submit
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Before You Begin

Read all guidelines carefully before filling the form

Required Documents & Guidelines

  1. Application Form along with Additional Information sheet, duly filled & signed (IN CAPITAL LETTERS ONLY)
  2. One-time Application Processing Fee of BDT 500/- for Author, Composer, and Legal Heir in favour of BLCPS Bank Account (payable via bKash, Rocket, Nagad, Upay, Cash, Cheque, or Pay Order)
  3. Photocopy of NID Card is mandatory. Permanent Address must match the NID Card.
  4. TIN Certificate photocopy is mandatory.
  5. Address Proof if Communication Address differs from Permanent Address.
  6. Passport / Driving License / NID Copy.
  7. 2 (two) passport size colour photographs.
  8. Work Notification Forms for each Musical Work (minimum ONE released/published):
    β€’ Film Music / Non-Film: CD Inlays or Digital Release with credits & links
    β€’ Background Music: Letter from Production House with Cue Sheets
    β€’ Advertising: Letter from Agency certifying authorship + Video Clip
  9. Photocopy of Bank cheque book / Bank statement (latest) for account confirmation.
For NON-FILM Work β€” at least 2 of the following:
Note: On approval, BLCPS will send the Assignment Deed for execution. A signed photocopy will be returned to you with the Member Admittance Letter.
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Personal Information

As per your National ID Card (NID)

πŸ“ Current / Postal Address
🏠 Permanent Address (must match NID)
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Work Details

Your role and musical work information

🀝 Authorized Representative
πŸ‘₯ Nominee Details

In case of incapacity or demise, nominate a person (next of kin / successor) to manage your membership with BLCPS.

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Banking Details

To receive royalty payments from BLCPS

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Third Party Membership & Reference

Society memberships and industry references

Industry Reference (minimum 1 required)
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Document Uploads

Upload all required supporting documents

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Upload Passport Size Photos

β€’ Recent colour photographs
β€’ White or light background
β€’ Clear face visible
β€’ JPG, PNG β€” Max 5MB each

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Drag & drop NID copy here or browse

Front and back sides β€” JPG, PNG or PDF β€” Max 5MB each

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Drag & drop TIN Certificate or browse

JPG, PNG or PDF β€” Max 5MB

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Drag & drop or browse

JPG, PNG or PDF β€” Max 5MB

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Latest statement showing name, address & account β€” browse

PDF, JPG, PNG β€” Max 5MB

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CD Inlays, Screenshots, Cue Sheets, Letters β€” browse

PDF, JPG, PNG β€” Max 5MB each

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Death Certificate, Succession Certificate / Probated Will β€” browse

PDF, JPG, PNG β€” Max 5MB each

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Terms & Conditions

Please read and accept before submitting

By filling out and submitting this membership form, I hereby declare and confirm that:

1. I intend to become a member of BLCPS and confirm and warrant that I will abide by the rules, regulations, terms and conditions, and code of conduct laid down, from time to time, by BLCPS.

2. By expressing my intention to be a member of BLCPS and upon signing this Membership Form, I hereby authorize BLCPS to act on my behalf with regard to my Copyright and/or Neighboring Rights through: (i) Issuing licenses to the public or third parties, (ii) Collecting royalty, (iii) Monitoring rights to identify infringements and (iv) Taking appropriate legal action/s.

3. I hereby confirm that BLCPS shall retain 20% of the royalty collected from the issuance of licenses for my work and disburse the rest in my favor.

4. BLCPS may retain my information and may store, preserve, use, and share the same for its function or objectives, including marketing purposes.

5. I would like to receive BLCPS emails containing helpful information, including advice, industry events or invites, and news.

6. I have no objection to BLCPS sharing my contact details with 3rd parties so that these organizations can contact me directly about opportunities available and services that may be of interest.

7. Declarations: I hereby authorize BLCPS to represent me in the interest of protecting my copyrights and/or neighboring rights under the Copyright Act, 2023. I warrant and declare that all information furnished is true and correct and that my registration will be subject to cancellation if information is inaccurate or I violate any membership rules or conditions of BLCPS.

Application Processing Fee: BDT 500/- to be paid to BLCPS Bank Account via bKash, Rocket, Nagad, Upay, Cash, Cheque, or Pay Order payable in Dhaka.
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Application Submitted!

Thank you for applying to BLCPS. Your membership application has been received and is under review by the Membership Committee.

You will receive a confirmation at your email address. Once approved, BLCPS will send the Assignment Deed for execution.

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Track your application status at the Applicant Portal

For queries: membership@blcps.org.bd