Govt pursuing cancellation of former IGP's bail in UAE, says Salahuddin

Former inspector general of police Benazir Ahmed has been granted bail by a court in the United Arab Emirates on the condition that he remain in the country, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said yesterday.

Govt seeks certified copy of former IGP's UAE bail order, says home minister

The commission says it became aware of the former IGP’s reported release only through media coverage

Humaiun Kobir says home ministry is handling the matter

Documents on corruption cases, arrest warrants and legal proceedings to be sent to UAE authorities

Benazir Ahmed’s arrest in Dubai is significant in that it marks an important first step in a much longer pursuit of accountability.

Request letter sent to home ministry with evidence of corruption and money laundering cases

The government must secure his extradition without delay.

Former inspector general of police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, once among the most powerful law enforcement figures under the ousted Awami League government, has been arrested in Dubai following an Interpol Red Notice sought by Bangladesh.

The arrest was made with assistance from Interpol in corruption case, says home minister

The senate members of Dhaka University yesterday proposed to cancel the PhD degree conferred to former IGP Benazir Ahmed as it was given by the university violating the rules

Former police chief Benazir Ahmed will face legal actions if he fails to show up before the Anti-Corruption Commission today within office hours, said ACC Secretary Khorsheda Yasmin

Former police chief Benazir Ahmed has recently written to Dhaka Boat Club, stating that he is out of the country and cannot serve as its president during his “temporary absence”.

Ruling Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed has to return home if found guilty of corruption and the government will not compromise on the issue

Though the authorities remain tightlipped about the whereabouts of former inspector general of police Benazir Ahmed and his family members, several sources say they have left the country.

The Anti-Corruption Commission has recently requested the BSEC to freeze the BO accounts

The newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed has refused to receive tokens of greetings, such as sweets and flowers, from well-wishers as the country is going through a critical time due to coronavirus pandemic.

Rapid Action Battalion Director General Benazir Ahmed asks parents to inform law enforcement agencies if any of their children goes missing.