Naimur Rahman Durjoy, former MP and director of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, was arrested at his residence in the capital's Lalmatia on Wednesday night.
His arrest came during a special police operation, said Manikganj Additional Superintendent of Police Imtiaj Mahbub.
Following his arrest, he was taken to Manikganj Sadar police station and is expected to be presented in court on Thursday following legal procedures, he added.
The police officer also said that Naimur is an accused in cases filed with Manikganj Sadar and Daulatpur police stations in Manikganj.
On January 21, the Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Court ordered the seizure of a 2,523-square-foot flat, land and three cars owned by him in Lalmatia, Dhaka, over allegations of corruption.
An order was also issued to seize 12 bank accounts in his name.
