Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- The Actors' Equity Bangladesh has expressed deep concerns over increasing restrictions imposed on female artistes and performers.

The issue gained attention after prominent actors including Mehazabien Chowdhury, Pori Moni, and Apu Biswas encountered disruptions while attending events such as restaurant and showroom inaugurations in recent weeks.

During its third annual general meeting, held last Friday at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, the Actors' Equity issued the statement with unanimous approval from its members.

In the written statement, the organisation noted, "Recent incidents have deeply alarmed us, posing a threat to the freedom of artistes and the profession as a whole.

We have observed that female actors...