Famous Bangladeshi Singer and Former MP Momtaz Arrested
Momtaz Begum, a popular folk singer and former Member of Parliament for Manikganj-2, was arrested by the Detective Branch (DB) of police on Monday, May 12, in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi area. She has been accused in several cases related to the July uprising. Police said she will be taken to court today.
Momtaz has had a singing career of over 40 years and has recorded more than 700 songs. She won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer three times — for Nekabborer Mohaproyan (2014), Swatta (2017), and Maya: The Lost Mother (2019).