Bangladeshi actress Porimoni has once again become the centre of controversy after going live on Facebook late Sunday night (November 8), expressing concerns over her safety and alleging that her car was attacked and vandalised following an event at Gulshan Shooting Club in Dhaka.
In her Facebook live broadcast, the actress claimed that a group of people behaved aggressively after the programme ended and attacked her vehicle. She said the situation became so tense that she had to remain backstage at the venue and contact Gulshan Police Station for assistance.
Police subsequently arrived at the scene, according to her account.
Porimoni Alleges Harassment of Artists
During the live broadcast, Porimoni also alleged that several stalls at the event venue had been vandalised and that other artistes had faced harassment.
Expressing anger over the incident, she criticised individuals whom she accused of using journalism as a cover for disruptive and aggressive activities.
In another Facebook live video, Porimoni was seen leaving the venue in a white car with her child. Police personnel were also visible in the footage.
Legal Notice Following Earlier Dispute with Journalist
The latest incident comes amid another controversy involving the actress.
On November 5, after securing bail from a Dhaka court, Porimoni reportedly became involved in an altercation with members of the media over the recording of photographs and videos.
Samakal multimedia reporter Robiul Hossain alleged that his mobile phone was taken away during the incident. Allegations of verbal abuse and death threats against the journalist were also raised.
Following the incident, Supreme Court lawyer Khandaker Hasan Shahriar sent a legal notice by registered post on Sunday morning to Porimoni and the president and general secretary of the Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association.
The notice reportedly requested an unconditional written apology within seven days over the alleged misconduct.
Fresh Controversy in the Entertainment Industry
The latest allegations of an attack at Gulshan Shooting Club have added another chapter to the ongoing controversy surrounding Porimoni.
While the actress has publicly expressed concerns about her safety, the allegations surrounding the incident have yet to be independently established.
An official statement from the police and responses from the other parties involved would be necessary to establish the full circumstances of the incident.
The developments have sparked renewed discussion in Bangladesh’s entertainment industry, particularly regarding the safety of artistes and their relationship with media professionals.