Igp: Arrest Warrant Issued for Ex- 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 Benazir Ahmed. This warrant was issued 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

According to the investigation, Benazir Ahmed declared movable assets worth Tk6.45 crore and immovable assets worth Tk5.74 crore in her asset statement. However, the investigation uncovered 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 reached approximately Tk15.68 crore.

Furthermore, legitimate income sources for Ahmed amounted to Tk6.59 crore, with net savings of Tk4.63 crore after expenses. Notably, assets worth Tk11.04 crore were identified as being acquired beyond her known sources of income.

Current status and next steps

As a result of these findings, the court has declared Benazir Ahmed a fugitive. Authorities have been directed to submit a report on the execution of the arrest warrant by March 30, 2026. The situation remains fluid as further developments unfold.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding Ahmed’s current whereabouts and any potential responses from her legal representatives. This case highlights ongoing concerns regarding corruption within law enforcement in Bangladesh, particularly among high-ranking officials.