Ex-MP and singer Momtaz arrested

Former lawmaker of Manikgaj-2 constituency and singer Momtaz Begum has been arrested.

A team of the Detective Branch (DB) of police arrested the former lawmaker from city’s Dhanmondi area on Monday night.

According to police sources, Momtaz Begum faces multiple charges related to the July uprising, including several murder cases. Authorities have indicated that she will be presented before the court on Tuesday, with a remand application to be filed.