Dhaka, Bangladesh – Popular actress Nusraat Faria Mazhar was arrested today, Sunday, at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. Immigration police detained her in the morning. Ms. Faria was reportedly on her way to Thailand.
An arrest warrant was active for Nusraat Faria. The warrant is connected to a case at Vatara Police Station in the capital. She is an accused in an attempted murder case. This case was filed during the mass protests in July of last year.
A source within the Immigration Police at the airport confirmed the arrest. Assistant Commissioner of Badda Zone Police, Shafiqul Islam, also confirmed that the actress had been taken into custody.
Sources at Vatara Police Station stated that Nusraat Faria was initially brought to the station after her arrest. Later, she was transferred to the office of the Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Police.
Nusraat Faria began her film career in 2015. She has since appeared in numerous movies in both Bangladesh and India. She is also well-known as a model and television host. Further details on her legal situation are expected as the investigation continues.