Bangladeshi actress Azmeri Haque Badhon has alleged that she was harassed while attending the Venice Film Festival in Italy. Following the incident, Badhon went live on her verified Facebook page and described what happened. She later shared several videos showing the alleged attack and harassment.

In a video message posted on Monday night Bangladesh time, Badhon said that she was visiting a local park with her brother’s family when several people allegedly attacked her. According to her, they threw Coke and eggs at her, physically assaulted her and also threw away her mobile phone.

Badhon alleged that the attackers targeted her by calling her a “July warrior.” She claimed they forced her to chant “Joy Bangla, Joy Bangabandhu” and recorded the incident on video. She also said she was verbally abused.

In the video message, Badhon said, “I was physically assaulted. My brother’s wife was also pushed. You should come out of this kind of irrational behavior.”

Badhon also appealed to Sajeeb Wazed Joy to take notice of the incident, saying, “Sajeeb Wazed Joy is also in Venice. I hope you will bring this matter to his attention.”

Several videos circulating on social media show a group of people claiming to be Chhatra League activists calling Badhon a “July terrorist” and attempting to confront her.

Badhon said, “They said that I am a July warrior. Yes, I am a July warrior. I certainly participated in the July movement.”

She further said that the people involved should have refrained from such “irrational behavior” and questioned whether such conduct could help them regain their position.

Badhon was actively involved in the streets during the 2024 student-people’s movement and also spoke out about the political situation at the time in international media. The alleged attack is believed to have occurred against that backdrop.

Badhon, who gained international recognition through the film Rehana Maryam Noor, is currently representing Bangladesh at the Venice Film Festival. The incident has sparked widespread discussion and criticism on social media.