Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- The interim government has expressed deep concern over several recent incidents where women were prevented from taking part in recreational activities.

The concern was expressed in a statement issued by the Chief Advisor's Office on Thursday.

The statement said that the government condemns the actions of the "hooligans" who have recently disrupted two women's football matches.

"Women are equal citizens of Bangladesh and enjoy the same human and civil rights as men. The IG [interim government] is doing everything in its power to ensure that they enjoy their full rights as Bangladeshi citizens," it said.

Anyone who violates the rights of women and girls and imposes restrictions on them will be held accountable accordin...