Nipun General Secretary, declares Appeal Board

The Appeal Board of the Election Commission to the Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association’ polls has declared Nipun as uncontested General Secretary after it cancelled the candidature of Zayed Khan, on the basis of allegation brought by Nipun.

Appeal Board Chairman Sohanur Rahman Sohan made the disclosure in press briefing on Bangladesh Film Development Corporation premises on Saturday (February 05) evening.

Earlier, actor Zayed Khan was re-elected as the general secretary in the 17th edition of the Association elections held on January 28. But his contester Nipun brought allegation of corruption against Zayed in the election. She also submitted a complaint to the Social Welfare Ministry in written. Later, the ministry gave responsibility to the Appeal Board to resolve the matter.

On Saturday, The Appeal Board called a meeting with both sides. Though Nipun joined the meeting, Zayed Khan escaped it. In absence of Zayed Khan, Appeal Boad Board Chairman Director Sohanaur Rahman Sohan cancelled his candidacy and announced Nipun as uncontested general secretary.