Dhaka, April 5 -- Bangladeshi film star Pori Moni has denied accusations of assaulting a domestic worker, describing them as part of a "conspiracy".

She also urged journalists to refrain from conducting a "media trial" before the issue is legally resolved.

"Anyone can make an accusation, but can you declare someone guilty before it's proven? Stop this media trial. Today, the public itself is a media," she said during a Facebook Live session on Saturday at 1:45am.

In the 21-minute live video, the actress responded to an allegation made by a young woman named Pinky Akhter, who recently reported to Vatara Police Station, claiming that Pori Moni had beaten her.

Sub-Inspector Arifur Islam said Pinky alleged she was assaulted after dropping...