Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- The interim government on Thursday said it remains "deeply concerned" by reports of incidents of women being prevented from engaging in recreational activities, stressing that Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has been a lifelong champion of women's rights.

"We specifically condemn the actions of hooligans who have forcefully disrupted girls' football matches," Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder said in a statement.

Azad said women are equal citizens of Bangladesh and enjoy the same human and civil rights as men.

The interim government is doing everything in its power to ensure that they enjoy their full rights as Bangladeshi citizens, he said.

Anyone who imposes restrictions on girls and...