Dhaka, Mar 23 (UNB)- Dhallywood star Shakib Khan on Thursday (March 23, 2023) filed a case against film producer Rahmat Ullah over murder attempt and extortion. The actor filed the case with the court of Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Arafatul Rakib, confirmed his lawyer Tanvir Ahmed. Read more: Shakib Khan goes to DB, files written complaint against allegations of rape After recording the plaintiff's statement, the court summoned Rahmat Ullah to appear before it on April 26, said Tanvir. Earlier on Sunday, Shakib went to the Detective Branch (DB) office of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) and filed a written complaint against Rahmat Ullah who brought a rape allegation against him. On March 15, Rahmat Ullah filed a written complaint against the actor in the Bangladesh Film Artists Association, accusing him of sexual misconduct and raping an Australian woman, a co-producer of the film "Operation Agneepath". Read More: Film Rajkumar: Everything about Shakib Khan’s Upcoming Movie with US Actress

Dhallywood star Pori Moni has addressed a plea seeking justice to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina through a status on her verified Facebook page on Sunday evening, claiming she was assaulted and alleging attempted rape and murder. The popular actress addressed the post to Prime Minister, stating that she is asking for justice as a loyal citizen of the country. "I have been physically assaulted and even resulted to attempted rape and murder. I want justice. I have asked for help from so many people, however, they just listened and commented that they'll 'look into it' while the truth is that no one has helped me yet," Pori Moni stated through that post. Also read: Forbes Asia’s 100 Digital Stars features Bangladeshi actress Pori Moni In her post, she has mentioned that she tried to contact Police Station and even IGP Benazir Ahmed, yet to receive any formal help regarding her complaints. "I haven't found justice in the last three or four days. Where I can find justice? I am a woman and actress but firstly, I am a human being. I cannot remain quiet regarding what happened with me today," she added. In her post, she then addressed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as her "mother", writing, "I was about 2 and a half years old when my mother died. Today I need a mother more than anytime else. I have never seen you quietly accepting any injustice. I need you, I need your help to stay alive. Please save me, mother." Also read: Pori Moni: A Dazzling Star in Bangladeshi Cinema Although she did not clarify the identity of her assaulters in the post only stating that she has been seeking help from law enforcement authorities for the last four days, she has informed media since that she lodged her complaint at Banani Police Station. However, when contacted from UNB, officer-in-charge of Banani Police Station Noor- e-Alam Miah said that they still did not receive any complaint from actress Pori Moni or Shamsunnahar Smriti (her real name), however, trying to contact the actress for details.