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Awami League leader Momtaz arrested in Bagmara

Sunday, 15 November 2026, 8:05

Awami League leader Momtaz arrested in Bagmara

Police have arrested Momtaz Akter Baby, a leader of the banned Awami League and former female vice-chairman of the Bagmara Upazila Parishad, in Rajshahi. She was arrested on Saturday evening from her business establishment 'Mou Ladies Corner' at Bhavaniganj New Market in the upazila.

According to police sources, she served as the president of the Bhavaniganj Municipality Mahila Awami League. She had been continuously posting on social media demanding the release of imprisoned leaders, including former MP Enamul Haque. She is also accused of trying to destabilize Bagmara by organizing activists of the banned party.

Police stated that she was arrested in a case filed over attacks on students and people on August 5, 2024. Bagmara Police Station Officer-in-Charge Touhidul Islam said that the process of sending her to court is underway.

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