44 of 47 witnesses testify in graft case against ex-IGP Benazir

The trial in a case against former IGP Benazir Ahmed over alleged illegal wealth accumulation is nearing completion, with 44 of the 47 listed witnesses having testified so far.

Five witnesses testified before Dhaka Special Judge Court-5 on Thursday, but could not be cross-examined as Benazir remains absconding.

Judge Abdullah Al Mamun fixed November 19 for the next hearing.

ACC lawyer Mir Ahmed Ali Salam said a supplementary charge sheet was filed after investigators found new evidence regarding Benazir’s purchase of a house in the United States and related bank transactions.

The ACC filed the case on December 15, 2024, accusing Benazir of acquiring assets beyond known sources of income, concealing wealth and money laundering.

The original investigation found assets worth Tk 15.68 crore in his name and alleged that he had acquired Tk 11.04 crore beyond his known sources of income.