Under the law, a formal extradition request must be sent through diplomatic channels within 30 days from the date of arrest, he said.“This is a historic success for Bangladesh Police. Through this, we will be able to come out of the culture of impunity, InshaAllah,” said Salahuddin
Labonno Chowdhury : Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed will be brought back to Bangladesh from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) soon. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced this in Parliament. “An official extradition request will be sent to the UAE authorities through diplomatic channels by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Central Bureau (NCB) of Bangladesh Police will coordinate with Abu Dhabi to bring him back to Bangladesh very soon,” he said.
Delivering a statement under the Rule 300 in the House, the Home Minister said the government of Bangladesh was informed through an email sent on June 12, 2026 by the Director General of the Federal Criminal Police of Abu Dhabi under the UAE Ministry of Interior that Benazir Ahmed, an accused in corruption cases, had been arrested by the UAE police.
The Arrest: The UAE police arrested Benazir Ahmed in Dubai based on an Interpol Red Notice issued on April 11, 2025. The Bangladesh government was officially notified of his detention via email.
Corruption Charges: He faces extensive corruption allegations in Bangladesh. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has been investigating him for amassing significant illegal wealth and concealing assets
The Repatriation Timeline: Under UAE federal law, Bangladesh must submit a formal extradition request through diplomatic channels within 30 days of the arrest.
Benazir to be brought back home soon: SalahuddinFormer Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed will be brought back to Bangladesh from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) soon. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced this in Parliament.Key Details of the
Announcement The Arrest: The UAE police arrested Benazir Ahmed in Dubai based on an Interpol Red Notice issued on April 11, 2025. The Bangladesh government was officially notified of his detention via email.
Next Steps taken by the GovernmentDocument Preparation: The ACC has organized all necessary arrest warrants, case files, and investigation records.
Ministry Approval: The Ministry of Home Affairs has finalized and approved the extradition proposal.Diplomatic Transmission: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will send the official request to UAE authorities.Agency Coordination: The National Central Bureau (NCB) of the Bangladesh Police will coordinate directly with Abu Dhabi officials to ensure a swift return.
The Home Minister described the arrest as a historic achievement and a milestone for the country’s police force. He emphasized that the move proves nobody is above the law in Bangladesh, signaling an end to the culture of impunity.
Citing that the former police official is currently accused in various cases filed under the Penal Code, the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Bangladesh Passport Order, he said the necessary case documents, arrest warrants and investigation-related papers required for extradition are ready, while the Ministry of Home Affairs has prepared and approved the extradition proposal, to bring him back to Bangladesh very soon.
Under the law, a formal extradition request must be sent through diplomatic channels within 30 days from the date of arrest, he said.
“This is a historic success for Bangladesh Police. Through this, we will be able to come out of the culture of impunity, InshaAllah,” said Salahuddin.
