Four More Witnesses Testify in Benazir Graft Case

Four more witnesses on Tuesday testified in a graft case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) against former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed, as the trial continues at Dhaka Special Judge Court-5.

The witnesses, Md Sohel Miah, Md Riajul Islam, Asef Ainan Bokhsh and Sirajul Haque, appeared before the court and gave their statements during the day’s proceedings. After their testimony, Judge Abdullah Al Mamun adjourned the hearing until July 1.

With Tuesday’s proceedings, a total of eight prosecution witnesses out of 28 have so far testified in the case.

According to the case documents, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) asked Benazir Ahmed to submit his wealth statement. He later submitted his declaration through a lawyer on August 27, 2024, disclosing immovable assets worth Tk 6.45 crore and movable assets worth Tk 5.74 crore.

However, the ACC’s investigation later found discrepancies between the declared assets and actual holdings. The agency said he owned immovable assets worth Tk 7.52 crore, indicating concealed assets worth Tk 1.85 crore. It also identified movable assets worth Tk 8.15 crore, which is Tk 2.40 crore higher than the declared amount.

Based on its findings, the ACC estimated that Benazir acquired unexplained wealth totaling Tk 11.04 crore.

The case was filed on December 15, 2024, at the Integrated District Office-1, Dhaka, on allegations of concealment of wealth information, acquisition of illegal assets, and money laundering.

Following investigation, the ACC submitted its charge sheet on November 30, 2025, prepared by Deputy Director Hafizul Islam. The court formally framed charges against the former IGP on May 3, 2026.

The trial is now progressing through witness testimony as the prosecution presents its case.