The newly elected BFAA general secretary had filed a petition with the chamber court of the Appellate Division seeking the removal of the legal impediments preventing him from performing his duties. In response to his application, the court has ruled that there are no longer any barriers to him taking up his responsibilities.

Responding to Nipun’s writ petition placed on Nipun’s behalf by her legal representative Advocate Polash Chandra Roy on May 15, the High Court has suspended the declaration of Dipjol as the winner for the General Secretary position in the Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association election for the 2024-26 term today (May 20).

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, the current president of the Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association, Misha Sawdagar, shared his thoughts on the situation. He emphasised the importance of tolerance among artistes, stating, "Every artiste needs to be tolerant and compassionate."

Recently, Zayed Khan addressed some issues in detail with The Daily Star in an exclusive interview. The actor also shed light on regaining his membership, his feud with fellow artiste Nipun, his love life, marriage, and his current showbiz projects.

Two years ago, when she contested against actor Zayed Khan, expressing dissatisfaction with the election proceedings, she went to court and won the case against Zayed.

The writ seeks to halt the freshly appointed committee led by the Misha Sawdagar and Monowar Hossain Dipjol panel, who emerged victorious in the BFAA election held on April 19. On Wednesday, May 15, the writ application was submitted to the High Court bench comprising justices Naima Haider and Kazi Jinat Haque.

After the announcement of the results, Nipun gracefully accepted the newly elected president and general secretary. However, her sudden move seeking the annulment of the current committee sparks further controversy and confusion regarding her stance.

Journalists invited to cover the event were present when unexpected violence erupted among certain members of the executive committee, general attendees, and journalists.

Misha Sawdagar has been elected president of the Bangladesh Film Artistes Association for the third consecutive time, defeating veteran actor Mahmud Koli. Monowar Hossain Dipjol secured the position of general secretary.

The main contenders in the primary panels are Misha Sawdagor and Monowar Hossain Dipjol forming one panel, while Mahmud Koli and Nipun Akter constitute the opposing panel.

Previous elections had sparked endless debates and criticisms. This time, however, there's a visible increase in security and preparedness.

The Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association (BFAA) is poised for its biennial election today, with 571 voters set to cast their ballots. Amongst them, 50 are new voters, reflecting a potential shift in the association's dynamics. This follows the landmark decision in the previous election where the Ilias Kanchan-Nipun Akter panel secured victory and reinstated voting rights to 103 previously excluded artistes, signaling winds of change within the association.

Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association (BFAA) election is scheduled to take place tomorrow, where two influential panels are competing for leadership for its 2024-26 session.

The two rival panels in the Artistes’ Association election are led by Misha Sawdagar and Monowar Hossain Dipjol; and Nipun Akter and veteran actor Mahmud Koli.

In anticipation of the upcoming election for the Bangladesh Film Artistes Association (BFAA) slated for April 27, the process of forming the interim panel has commenced. After much deliberation and search, BFAA General Secretary Nipun Akter has successfully secured Mahmud Koli, an icon from the golden era of cinema, as the president of the new panel.

Adding to the ongoing feud, veteran actress Sucharita has recently alleged that former president and general secretary Ilias Kanchan and Nipun Akter, respectively, have suspended her and actor Masum Parvez Rubel's BFAA membership.

Misha Sawdagor, a former president of the association and a contestant in the upcoming election, has sent a letter to the Election Commission expressing his concerns about the rescheduled date.