Former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed was arrested in Dubai on June 12, 2026, under an Interpol red notice, marking a dramatic downfall for a once-powerful figure who allegedly viewed the state machinery as his puppet. The article by Commodore (Retd.) Jasim Uddin Bhuiyan traces how institutional safeguards were ignored, allowing unchecked power and corruption to grow within Bangladesh’s elite force, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB). It argues that early warnings and policy proposals to limit officer deputation to two years were disregarded, paving the way for systemic decay.

The piece recounts the origins of RAB in the early 2000s, its intended balance between military and police leadership, and how that equilibrium eroded over time. It details how long-term deputations, political interference, and the dominance of figures like Benazir Ahmed and Zia undermined professional integrity and command structures. The author highlights how these deviations weakened institutional discipline and fostered abuses of power.

The article concludes by urging policymakers, military leaders, and civil administrators to learn from this episode, restore professional ethics, and enforce strict adherence to institutional rules to prevent future crises.