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Rumeen Farhana condemns unauthorised religious imagery shared online
The prominent figure has strongly objected to an image circulating on social media that depicts her in the likeness of a Hindu deity. The incident has renewed concerns about the misuse of digital technology and respect for religious sentiments.
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Rumeen Farhana has issued a formal condemnation of an image being shared on various online platforms without her consent or knowledge. The image in question portrays her as a religious figure, raising serious concerns about the unauthorised use of her likeness and the inappropriate application of digital technology.
In her statement, Farhana emphasised the gravity of the matter, noting that such actions constitute a violation of her personal dignity and privacy. She expressed deep concern over the casual manipulation of images for circulation on social media, which she described as disrespectful to both her as an individual and to the religious sentiments of communities.
The incident has sparked broader discussions about digital ethics and the need for stronger accountability regarding the creation and sharing of unauthorised imagery online. Experts and civil society observers have called for greater awareness about the potential consequences of such actions and the importance of obtaining explicit permission before using anyone's likeness in any form.
Farhana's response highlights growing concerns in the region about how digital tools can be misused to create misleading content without proper consent or consideration for the subjects involved. The matter underscores the urgent need for clearer guidelines and enforcement mechanisms to protect individuals from unauthorised digital manipulation.
Photo: Barrister Rumeen Farhana, February 2018. Nurunnaby Chowdhury (Hasive) via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).