Symon Sadik resigns from Film Artistes’ Association

Joint General Secretary of Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association, Symon Sadik has resigned from his position. He submitted his resignation through an official letter to the president of the association, Ilias Kanchan on Saturday.

The actor claimed that his acted film ‘Shesh Bazi’, which was released on January 19, was premiered with a foreign film, which is against the rules. "The film has been exhibited in most of our theatres which I believe is a threat to the business of local films. Concerning the import of foreign-language films, our association has remained silent. Due to differences of opinion on all these issues, I feel it is unreasonable and inappropriate to be on the association's executive committee. All concerned are requested to consider necessary measures. I will continue to work for the development of local films as in the past.”

"In the past few days, I have been fully devoted to my duties. But I cannot agree with some decisions and policies taken by the association recently. The inaction of the executive committee is not acceptable to me, especially in the context of the controversial situation arising from the import of foreign-language films under the SAFTA agreement.”