Mohammadpur Police have arrested Mostak Ahmed Ruhi, the former Member of Parliament (MP) for the Netrokona-1 (Durgapur-Kalmakanda) constituency.

Md. Ibne Mizan, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of the Tejgaon Division, stated that he was arrested around 5 PM on Wednesday from a residence on Iqbal Road in the Mohammadpur area.

He said, "Police detained him from a house on Iqbal Road a short while ago. We have taken him into our custody."

Notably, Mostak Ahmed Ruhi was elected as an MP representing the Awami League in the Netrokona-1 constituency during the 12th National Parliamentary Election. He had previously served as an MP after being nominated by the Awami League in 2008. He had gone into hiding following the events of August 5, 2024. Multiple cases have been filed against him, including those related to the anti-discrimination movement.