The High Court on Monday granted bail to former Awami League lawmaker and singer Momtaz Begum in three separate cases, including two murder cases and one attempt-to-murder case.
A bench comprising Justice KM Jahid Sarwar Kajol and Justice Sheikh Abu Taher passed the order.
Lawyers Sara Hossain and Khairunnesa appeared for the defence, while State Counsel Syeda Sazia Sharmin represented the prosecution.
According to court sources, the High Court earlier issued a rule over the legality of her detention in the cases.
After hearing the matter, the court made the rule absolute and granted her bail.
Momtaz Begum was arrested by the Detective Branch of police from Dhanmondi in Dhaka on 12 May last year.
She is facing multiple criminal cases.
A popular folk singer Momtaz Begum was elected Member of Parliament from Manikganj-2 constituency for the Awami League.
