The home minister also said former IGP Benazir Ahmed had been arrested in Dubai through Interpol. He added that all necessary documents, including details of the cases against him, had already been sent to the Dubai authorities.”
Special Correspondent : Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has described the Awami League as a “mafia party” rather than a political party, saying its activities remain banned and law enforcement agencies have been instructed to stay vigilant ahead of the party’s founding anniversary on June 23. He made the remarks on Saturday after a ceremony at the Secretariat where police personnel were awarded for their contributions to maintaining law and order.
The home minister also said former IGP Benazir Ahmed had been arrested in Dubai through Interpol. He added that all necessary documents, including details of the cases against him, had already been sent to the Dubai authorities.”We hope the government of that country will complete the required procedures and send him back to Bangladesh soon,” he said.
Reaffirming the government’s tough stance on crime, Salahuddin Ahmed said efforts were underway to eliminate criminal activities in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur area.”Mohammadpur has served as a safe haven for criminals for many years. It will be brought under control, and the criminals operating there will be eradicated,” he asserted.He also praised police personnel for their performance.
