Dhaka, April 7 -- The Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police has arrested former Speaker of the Bangladesh National Parliament, Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury, officials confirmed on Tuesday.

She was taken into custody from her residence in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, late Monday night. Confirming the development, DB Additional Commissioner Shafiqul Islam told ANI over the phone, "We have arrested Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury," without elaborating on further details surrounding the operation.

Authorities have so far not disclosed the precise charges or the specific case under which the former Speaker has been detained, adding to uncertainty around the circumstances of her arrest.

Chowdhury, a senior leader associated with the Awami League,...