Police seek Interpol help to trace ex-IGP Benazir

Bangladesh Police has sought information from Interpol on the whereabouts of former inspector general of police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, who is accused in a crimes against humanity case and faces other allegations.
The National Central Bureau (NCB) of Police Headquarters sent an email to Interpol on Wednesday (2 September), seeking information about Benazir’s current whereabouts.
The move came after media reports claimed that Benazir had travelled to the Caribbean island nation of Saint Lucia after being released from custody in Dubai.
Additional IGP (Crime and Operations) Khandaker Rafiqul Islam said, “An email was sent to Interpol on Wednesday seeking information about the whereabouts of former IGP Benazir. We also need to verify the accuracy of the reports published in the media.”
According to media reports, Benazir travelled from Dubai to Saint Lucia on 17 August after his release from custody. The reports claimed that he holds a Saint Lucian passport and has joint investments there. They also said he owns an apartment in the Gros Islet area of Saint Lucia.
Citing sources, the reports further said Benazir was granted bail by a Dubai court on 27 July and released from custody on 30 July after completion of the necessary legal procedures.