Igp: Arrest Warrant Issued for Former Benazir Ahmed
What led to the arrest warrant for Benazir Ahmed?
A Dhaka court has issued an arrest warrant against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, raising questions about the extent of his alleged illegal activities. The warrant was issued after the court took cognizance of a charge sheet filed in a case concerning the accumulation of illegal assets.
The case was initiated on December 15, 2024, by Hafizul Islam, a deputy director of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The charge sheet, submitted by the ACC on November 30, 2025, accuses Ahmed of amassing wealth beyond known sources of income, concealing asset information, and laundering money.
Details of the Allegations
The investigation revealed that Benazir Ahmed possesses movable assets worth Tk7.52 crore and immovable assets valued at Tk8.15 crore, bringing the total identified assets to approximately Tk15.68 crore. Notably, assets worth Tk11.04 crore were identified as having been acquired beyond his legitimate income sources, which were reported to be Tk6.59 crore.
Furthermore, the charge sheet alleges that funds were invested, transferred, and converted through various bank accounts and business establishments. The court, presided over by Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Sabbir Faiz, has declared Ahmed a fugitive.
Next Steps in the Case
The court has directed law enforcement agencies to submit a report by March 30 on whether Benazir Ahmed has been arrested. This development marks a significant moment in the ongoing efforts to combat corruption within Bangladesh’s law enforcement agencies.
As the case unfolds, it remains to be seen how Ahmed will respond to these serious allegations and what further actions the ACC will take in pursuit of accountability. Details remain unconfirmed regarding his current whereabouts and any potential legal defenses he may mount.
