Nipun Akter

Sheikh Selim made 17 calls to ensure Nipun’s victory in BFAA elections

The commissioner also revealed that Sheikh Fazlul Karim Selim, a prominent member of the Awami League's praesidium, made 17 calls to them, demanding Nipun's victory. The involvement of such a high-level political figure left the election officials stunned.

Dipjol to begin duties as BFAA general secretary

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.

Artistes march in front of FDC, demanding 'exemplary punishment' for Nipun

It seems like the controversy isn’t going to stop anytime soon as the Bangladesh Film Directors' Association (BFDC) has mostly been embroiled in disputes for a few weeks now.

Dipjol's BFAA election victory halted by High Court order

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).

If Nipun were educated, she wouldn't call a fellow artiste illiterate: Misha Sawdagar

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."

My friends in LA ask ‘Who is Dipjol, what does he do?’: Nipun

The vigor surrounding the election of the Film Artistes’ Association has flared up once again. The conflict between the current President Misha Sawdagar, General Secretary Dipjol, and the former General Secretary Nipun, has now reached a peak.

Everybody knows Nipun because of me: Dipjol

Monowar Hossain Dipjol, the newly elected general secretary of the BFAA committee, has addressed the matter today, providing his perspective on the issue.

‘Artistes should not stoop so low’: Zayed Khan on Nipun’s writ petition

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.

Nipun sets record straight on challenging BFAA election outcome in new statement

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.

August 20, 2024
August 20, 2024

Sheikh Selim made 17 calls to ensure Nipun’s victory in BFAA elections

The commissioner also revealed that Sheikh Fazlul Karim Selim, a prominent member of the Awami League's praesidium, made 17 calls to them, demanding Nipun's victory. The involvement of such a high-level political figure left the election officials stunned.

May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024

Dipjol to begin duties as BFAA general secretary

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.

May 22, 2024
May 22, 2024

Artistes march in front of FDC, demanding 'exemplary punishment' for Nipun

It seems like the controversy isn’t going to stop anytime soon as the Bangladesh Film Directors' Association (BFDC) has mostly been embroiled in disputes for a few weeks now.

May 20, 2024
May 20, 2024

Dipjol's BFAA election victory halted by High Court order

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).

May 20, 2024
May 20, 2024

If Nipun were educated, she wouldn't call a fellow artiste illiterate: Misha Sawdagar

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."

May 18, 2024
May 18, 2024

My friends in LA ask ‘Who is Dipjol, what does he do?’: Nipun

The vigor surrounding the election of the Film Artistes’ Association has flared up once again. The conflict between the current President Misha Sawdagar, General Secretary Dipjol, and the former General Secretary Nipun, has now reached a peak.

May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024

Everybody knows Nipun because of me: Dipjol

Monowar Hossain Dipjol, the newly elected general secretary of the BFAA committee, has addressed the matter today, providing his perspective on the issue.

May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024

‘Artistes should not stoop so low’: Zayed Khan on Nipun’s writ petition

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.

May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024

Nipun sets record straight on challenging BFAA election outcome in new statement

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.

May 15, 2024
May 15, 2024

Nipun challenges BFAA election results with high court writ petition

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.