The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has sent necessary documents to the Ministry of Home Affairs to initiate the process of bringing back former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed to Bangladesh after his arrest in Dubai.
The information was confirmed on Tuesday by Akhtarul Islam, deputy director and public relations officer of the ACC.
He said that, with the assistance of two officers from the National Central Bureau (NCB) of Police Headquarters, the required documents for Benazir Ahmed’s repatriation have been prepared and sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs. The documents are expected to be forwarded to the government of the United Arab Emirates through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the same day.
The ACC began the process of bringing him back shortly after his arrest in Dubai on June 12. He faces six cases, including allegations of illegal wealth accumulation, money laundering, and passport forgery. In one of the cases involving unexplained wealth, a charge sheet has already been filed in court.
According to ACC sources, an official request for extradition has been finalized, including evidence and legal documents related to the cases filed against him.
Following his arrest on June 12, UAE authorities formally informed the Bangladesh government via email. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed later briefed Parliament on June 14 under Rule 300 of the rules of procedure.
Officials said that although there is a 30-day window for submitting an extradition request after arrest, Bangladesh has moved ahead without waiting for the deadline.
Benazir Ahmed left Bangladesh with his family on May 4, 2024. An Interpol Red Notice was issued against him in 2025.
Earlier, on December 10, 2021, the United States imposed sanctions on the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and seven of its former and then-serving officials, including Benazir Ahmed, over serious allegations of human rights violations.
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