The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has forwarded documents to the home ministry through Bangladesh’s National Central Bureau (NCB), initiating the process to repatriate former police chief Benazir Ahmed, who has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates.
The case files include complaints filed against Benazir, arrest warrants, court orders and investigation-related documents.
ACC spokesperson Akhtarul Islam told reporters on Tuesday that the required papers had already been sent to the home ministry.
“From there, they will be forwarded through the foreign ministry and sent to the relevant UAE authorities via diplomatic channels,” he said.
Officials said two NCB officers have been working with the ACC for the past two days to advance the legal and diplomatic process of bringing him back.
They reviewed ongoing cases, court orders, arrest warrants and other documentation required for extradition.
All relevant documents, including FIRs, court orders, applicable legal provisions, investigation files, passport and national identity records, and identity verification papers, have been prepared.
Translations into English and Arabic have also been attached as required by UAE authorities.
On Sunday, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed told parliament under rule 300 of the Rules of Procedure that Benazir was arrested in the UAE on Jun 12.
Citing a letter from the Abu Dhabi NCB, he said under Article 11 of UAE Federal Law No. 39 of 2006, an official extradition request must be sent through diplomatic channels within 30 days of arrest.
He added that the request must include the accused’s identity and photograph, nationality, address, relevant legal provisions, details of punishment, arrest warrants issued by courts, case details and investigation documents.
These must be translated into Arabic and duly signed and sealed by the relevant authorities.�"bdnews24
