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DHAKA, May 20, 2026 (BSS) – Four new witnesses today testified in a graft case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) against former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed.

The four witnesses are Abu Hena Md Zakir, Akram Hossain Riad, Sohel Miah and Sajibur Rahman.

The four today appeared before Dhaka Special Judge Court-5 and after examining the witnesses, Judge Abdullah Al Mamun adjourned the hearing till June 23. A total of five prosecution witnesses, so far testified in the case.

According to the case documents, when the ACC directed submission of a wealth statement, Benazir Ahmed submitted his asset declaration through his lawyer on August 27, 2024.

In the statement, he disclosed immovable assets worth Taka 6.45 crore and movable assets worth Taka 5.74 crore. However, during the ACC investigation, it was found that he owned immovable assets worth Taka 7.52 crore. The commission alleged that he concealed immovable assets worth Taka 1.85 crore.

In addition, the ACC found movable assets worth Taka 8.15 crore in his name, which is Taka 2.40 crore higher than the declared amount.

According to the ACC calculation, Benazir Ahmed acquired unexplained wealth amounting to Taka 11.04 crore.

Following allegations of concealment of information in the wealth statement, acquisition of illegal wealth, and money laundering, the ACC filed a case against him on December 15, 2024, at the Integrated District Office-1, Dhaka.

After completion of the investigation, the ACC submitted a charge sheet against Benazir Ahmed on November 30, 2025, also prepared by Deputy Director Hafizul Islam.

The court on May 3, 2026, framed charges against the former IGP.