A High Court bench has declared film actor Zayed Khan as the general secretary of Bangladesh Film Artistes Association.

The bench of Justice Mamnoon Rahman and Justice Khandaker Diliruzzaman passed the order on Wednesday.

The court declared cancellation of Zayed’s candidacy, and declaring Nipun as general secretary of BFAA, illegal.

The verdict was given after holding hearing on a writ petition filed by Zayed, challenging the legality of the cancellation of his candidacy and declaring Nipun as GS of the association.

Hawover, Nipun’s lawyer said that his client will move an appeal before the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court very soon, challenging the HC verdict.

The 17th edition of the Association elections was held at Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) on January 28. Noted actor Ilias Kanchan elected president and Zayed Khan was re-elected the general secretary of the artistes’ body at the election.

Later, Nipun, the general secretary candidate, has lodged a written complaint towards the Chairman of the Appellate Board, asking for the cancellation of Zayed Khan candidacy.

The Appellate Board declared Nipun as the newly elected general secretary of Bangladesh Film Artistes Association after announcing the suspension of Zayed Khan candidacy on February 4.

On February 7, Zayed filed a petition with the High Court challenging the decision of Appellate Board.