Bangladesh’s former police boss wanted by Interpol arrested in Dubai
Benazir Ahmed, the former police chief of Bangladesh, has been arrested in Dubai following an Interpol Red Notice. He faces multiple charges, including corruption and human rights abuses, stemming from his time as a close ally of former leader Sheikh Hasina.
Why it matters
The arrest marks a significant development in the post-Hasina political transition in Bangladesh and the effort to address past government corruption.
Bangladesh s former police chief Benazir Ahmed was arrested in Dubai, the Interior Minister said on Sunday (June 14, 2026), years after he fled his home country where he is facing multiple charges including corruption.
The article reports on legal and political developments using official statements from the Bangladeshi government.
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