Popular singer and former MP Momtaz Begum suddenly came into the spotlight again after being in hiding for a long time. On the night of October 13, 2024, she released a new song on her Facebook page. The lyrics of the song were – ‘How do I tie my hands, feet, mind’. With the release of the song, there was a huge stir on the internet. Many thought that the once popular ‘folk queen’ might be active in the music world again. There was also a huge discussion on social media.
Earlier, Momtaz suddenly moved away from the public eye during the student-public movement in July and August last year. Her presence in both politics and music completely disappeared. She has had no new posts on Facebook since July 16. But before that, she used to post something every day. This sudden disappearance created curiosity among fans.
After 88 days, she returned to Facebook by posting a video of a song on the night of October 13. The song went viral in an instant. Many people asked, Where was he all this time? Some suspected that he was abroad. Some found a symbolic message in the lyrics of the song. The line was, โAmar chokh bandhibi, mukh bandhibi, paraan bandhibi kemeneโ. Many believe that this was a hint that she would come out of hiding.
Momtaz Begum had also established a significant position in politics. She was elected as a member of parliament three times in a row. She had been popular in the Manikganj-2 constituency for a long time. However, she lost to an independent candidate in the 2024 national elections. Since this defeat, she has gradually withdrawn herself from the media and public life.
Just when it seemed that Momtaz was returning to singing, a new sensational incident occurred. On the night of May 12, the detective police arrested her in a murder case. Police said that she was arrested in a raid in Dhaka at 12:45 am. It is known that there are multiple cases against her, including one alleging murder. However, the police have not yet provided detailed information about this.
No organization in the cultural arena has yet made any official comment on this arrest. There has been no significant reaction from fellow artists on social media either. Many fans are surprised and disappointed by this incident. Such a turn in the life of such an established artist is truly unexpected.
In these three phases of music, politics, and controversy, Momtaz Begum’s name is now once again at the center of discussion. This incident proves that a star can suddenly become the center of discussion, whether for good or bad reasons.
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