Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has announced that Bangladesh has sent an extradition request to the United Arab Emirates to bring back former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed, who was detained in Dubai. The request, accompanied by case documents, was sent through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the UAE’s Ministry of Interior under the ‘NCB Abu Dhabi’. The minister expressed hope that the UAE government would complete the necessary procedures soon and return Benazir to Bangladesh.

Speaking at the Secretariat after presenting awards to police officers for their contributions to law and order, Salahuddin Ahmed said that Interpol had informed Bangladesh via email on June 12 about Benazir’s arrest. He added that all required documents were prepared and sent within three days of receiving the notice.

The minister also commented on the improved performance of the police under the current elected government and mentioned that law and order had strengthened, citing a recent quick response to a robbery case in Mohammadpur.