Artists killed journalists and YouTubers in FDC

Some journalists and YouTubers were beaten up by artists during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly-elected committee of Film Artists Association.

At least 10 journalists and YouTubers were injured in their beating.

The incident took place at the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (FDC) on Tuesday around 6:30 pm.

Eyewitnesses said that actor Shiva Shanu, Shilpi Samiti’s newly elected organizing secretary Joy Chowdhury and international affairs secretary Alexander Bo led the beating incident.

However, Shiva Shanu told bdnews24.com that there is a reason for getting involved in fights.

When asked why he fought, he said, “I will not say anything now. An inquiry committee has been formed with senior film personalities and senior journalists. It is to them that I will first give my explanation. Now I’ll just say, one hand doesn’t clap.”

Actors Jai Chowdhury and Alexander did not receive the calls even though they were called several times.

On April 19, the election of the Bangladesh Film Artists Association for the term 2024-26 was held at FDC. Members of Misha-Dipzol panel won this election. The winning committee members were sworn in at FDC on Tuesday afternoon.

Film Directors Association President Kazi Hayat administered the oath to the newly elected President Misha Saudagar. Later, President Misha Saudagar read the oath to all the other members of the committee as per the rules.

Soon after the swearing-in ceremony, an argument broke out between some journalists and YouTubers with some members of Shilpi Samiti, which later turned into a scuffle. At this time, the incident of chair throwing also happened.

Eyewitnesses said that this incident happened around 6:30 pm. Participated in the fight – Shiva Shanu, Joy Chowdhury and Alexander Bo.

During this time, Daily Khabar Kaghe entertainment reporter Mithun Al Mamun, Banglavision’s cameraperson and around 10 journalists and YouTubers were injured.

The injured were sent to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for first aid.

Khorshed Alam Khosru, who served as the Chief Election Commissioner for the Artists Association elections, commented that this incident was unfortunate and undesirable.

He told bdnews24.com, “I was leaving from there. Later I heard that the journalists were beaten.

“If this happens without winning the election, it is very shameful and sad. I am personally ashamed of this unexpected incident. It cannot be the behavior of artists.”