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Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed confirmed on Tuesday that Bangladesh has submitted all required documents to the United Arab Emirates for the repatriation of former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed. Ahmed, speaking to reporters in Dhaka, said the UAE has yet to respond to the request, which was sent through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Bangladeshi embassy.

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We have sent the necessary documents through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and our embassy has handed them over to the UAE government. This is the latest status. We have not heard back from the UAE government yet, but we hope to be informed very soon.

Benazir Ahmed, a prominent figure during the Awami League government, was arrested in Dubai last month. The UAE initially granted Bangladesh 30 days to provide documentation after informing them of the arrest, but Bangladesh submitted the necessary papers within three days. The Home Minister indicated that Benazir is in the custody of the Federal Police and that Bangladesh is awaiting official word from the UAE government, acknowledging that the possession of another country's passport could potentially complicate the process.

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We are still waiting for the UAE government's reply. As far as we know, he is in the custody of the Federal Police. We do not have any other information.

In separate matters, Ahmed addressed the repatriation of three suspects arrested in India for the murder of Sharif Osman Hadi. He stated that Bangladesh has already sent the required documents and arrest warrants under a bilateral treaty and is awaiting their handover to complete the investigation and file a chargesheet.

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We are waiting and hopeful that they will be handed over to us so that we can complete the investigation and submit a proper chargesheet.

Regarding border security, the Home Minister assured that the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) is maintaining a high alert to thwart any attempts by India to push individuals across the border. He praised the BGB's efforts in preventing such incursions. Bangladesh has also formally requested India to provide a list of Bangladeshi nationals, which will be verified for legal repatriation. Ahmed noted that some Indian nationals who entered Bangladesh via unauthorized means have been placed in judicial custody.

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Our BGB is doing a commendable job. They are foiling push-in attempts at every vulnerable point along the border.