Dhaka, April 20 -- The Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association's election for the 2024-2026 term unfolded

yesterday (Friday) amidst subdued

participation from the celebrity

fraternity, leaving many disheartened.

Held at the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC), the polling commenced at 9:00am and concluded at 5:00pm, witnessing a tepid turnout throughout the day.

Notably absent from the polling booths were several prominent figures of the Bangladeshi film industry.

Shakib Khan, currently engaged in filming in India, and Moushumi, reportedly in the United States, were amongst the notable absentees.

Similarly, Ferdous was absent as he is currently in Canada.

Many other luminary artistes were not seen at the voting spot until...