Both prominent actresses were reportedly detained in Dhaka on charges related to state conspiracy and criticizing the interim government.
To the credit of a vocal minority, the scandal sparked one of the best conversations about in Bengali media history.
The identity of the woman in the footage was never verified, and like many celebrity "scandals" of that era, it was widely suspected to be a fabrication or a look-alike intended to damage her reputation.
Every click on a shady blog or Telegram link encourages the next leak. If you see a trending hashtag about a model’s private life, ask yourself: Is this news, or is this violence?