Benazir Ahmed, the former Inspector General of Police (IGP) who is subject to an Interpol Red Notice, has been released on bail by a court in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and is currently residing in the country. The UAE has imposed a travel ban on him, preventing him from leaving the country until the ongoing extradition proceedings are conclusively resolved.
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed informed parliament of this development on Tuesday in response to a motion raised under Rule 147 of the Rules of Procedure.
Home Minister's Statement in Parliament
The Home Minister stated that the UAE authorities have informed Bangladesh that Benazir Ahmed has been granted bail. However, a travel ban has been imposed on him. He will not be permitted to leave the UAE until the extradition process with Bangladesh is finalised.Red Notice and Extradition Proceedings
Interpol issued a Red Notice against Benazir Ahmed on April 11 last year. Upon being informed of his arrest by the Abu Dhabi NCB, Bangladesh promptly sent a request for his extradition. The Home Minister told parliament that the government is taking all necessary legal and diplomatic steps to bring Benazir Ahmed back to the country.The matter of the former police chief was previously raised in the last session of the thirteenth National Assembly. Benazir Ahmed faces multiple allegations of corruption and abuse of power. The government has stated that legal and diplomatic efforts to secure his return will continue.
