What led to the arrest warrant for Benazir Ahmed?
A Dhaka court has issued an arrest warrant against former inspector general of police Benazir Ahmed. This decision comes after the court took cognizance of a charge sheet filed in a case concerning alleged illegal assets.
The case was initiated on December 15, 2024, by Hafizul Islam, deputy director of the Anti-Corruption Commission. The charge sheet, submitted by the commission on November 30, 2025, accuses Ahmed of amassing wealth beyond her known sources of income, concealing asset information, and laundering money.
Details of the allegations
In her asset statement, Benazir Ahmed declared movable assets worth Tk6.45 crore and immovable assets worth Tk5.74 crore. However, investigations revealed evidence of movable assets totaling Tk7.52 crore and immovable assets amounting to Tk8.15 crore in her name.
The total value of assets identified in the investigation is approximately Tk15.68 crore, with Tk11.04 crore classified as acquired beyond known sources of income. The court has since declared Benazir Ahmed a fugitive.
Next steps in the legal process
The court, presided over by Judge Sabbir Faiz, has directed authorities to submit a report on the execution of the arrest warrant by March 30. This development marks a significant moment in the ongoing efforts by the Anti-Corruption Commission to address corruption within the ranks of law enforcement in Bangladesh.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the next steps Ahmed may take in response to the warrant. The situation continues to evolve as authorities work to implement the court’s directive.
