The decision follows allegations of violating organisational discipline and failing to comply with the verdict of an independent arbitration committee.The Actors' Equity Bangladesh has suspended the memberships of popular actresses Tanjin Tisha and Samia Othoi indefinitely over alleged violations of organisational discipline and non-compliance with decisions made by its arbitration committee.According to sources within the organisation, the Actors' Equity Bangladesh has an independent arbitration committee responsible for resolving disputes and disagreements among performers.Following a dispute involving the two actresses, they were summoned before the committee for arbitration. During the proceedings, a decision was reportedly reached requiring both actresses to issue written apologies and submit video statements.However, neither actress reportedly implemented the decisions.The arbitration committee subsequently sent two consecutive letters to them seeking compliance but received no response. The letters were also returned undelivered.Attempts to contact them by mobile phone were also unsuccessful, according to organisational sources. After waiting for an extended period, the arbitration committee recommended suspending their memberships indefinitely and forwarded the proposal to the executive committee.The executive committee later approved the recommendation unanimously at a meeting.Show-Cause Notices Received No ResponseThe organisation said show-cause notices were issued to Tanjin Tisha and Samia Othoi on July 7. However, neither responded to the notices.Following the lack of response, the organisation decided to suspend their memberships indefinitely in accordance with its constitution.Formal suspension notices bearing their names were subsequently issued on October 4.Organisation Stresses Workplace DisciplineIn a statement, the Actors' Equity Bangladesh reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining discipline and professional standards in workplaces and the entertainment industry.The organisation also expressed hope that artists, as members of the same professional family, would continue to uphold mutual respect, brotherhood, discipline and goodwill.