A Dhaka court has issued an arrest warrant against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, raising significant questions about corruption within high-ranking officials in Bangladesh. The 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, a deputy director of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Following an investigation, the ACC submitted a charge sheet on November 30, 2025, detailing accusations against Ahmed.

Allegations of Corruption

Benazir Ahmed is accused of amassing wealth beyond her known sources of income, concealing asset information, and laundering money. The court has declared her a fugitive, prompting police to report back by March 30 on any developments regarding her arrest.

In her asset statement, Ahmed declared movable assets worth Tk6.45 crore and immovable assets worth Tk5.74 crore. However, investigators uncovered evidence indicating that her actual movable assets are valued at Tk7.52 crore and immovable assets at Tk8.15 crore, leading to a total asset valuation of approximately Tk15.68 crore.

Discrepancies in Asset Declarations

Of the total identified assets, Tk11.04 crore were deemed to have been acquired beyond known sources of income. The charge sheet alleges that funds were concealed and transferred through various accounts and institutions, raising further concerns about financial misconduct.

As the situation develops, the implications of this case could resonate throughout the law enforcement community and the broader public in Bangladesh. The ongoing investigation by the ACC highlights the challenges faced in combating corruption at high levels of government.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding the next steps in the legal process and whether Benazir Ahmed will be apprehended before the court’s deadline for police reporting. The outcome of this case may set a precedent for future actions against corruption in Bangladesh.

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