Former Member of Parliament and celebrated singer Mamtaz Begum has been granted bail by the High Court in three separate criminal cases, in a significant legal development on Monday.

A division bench of the High Court delivered the order after hearing multiple bail petitions filed on behalf of the former lawmaker. Her legal counsel confirmed the matter to the media shortly after the ruling, stating that the court had considered the submissions and allowed bail in all three cases under review.

The decision marks a crucial moment in a legal battle that has unfolded over the past year. Mamtaz was arrested late on 12 May last year from a residential property located behind Star Kabab in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. Law enforcement officials detained her around 11:45 p.m., following allegations linked to multiple ongoing investigations. Since her arrest, she has remained entangled in legal proceedings across several jurisdictions.

Mamtaz, widely known for her dual career in music and politics, previously served as a Member of Parliament representing the Manikganj-2 constituency. She contested the most recent 12th National Parliamentary Election under the banner of the ruling Awami League, using the ‘boat’ electoral symbol. Despite her prominence and long-standing public recognition, she was defeated in that contest by independent candidate Dewan Zahid Ahmed (Tulu), marking a notable shift in the constituency’s political dynamics.

Her legal situation has continued to attract public and media attention, given her high-profile background in both cultural and political spheres. Supporters view her bail as a positive development, while legal observers note that the cases remain active and will proceed through the judicial process in due course.

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The High Court’s ruling provides temporary relief to the former MP, though the broader legal proceedings remain ongoing. Further hearings and procedural steps are expected as the cases advance through the judicial system.