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Interpol-Wanted Former Bangladesh Police Chief Arrested in Dubai

United Arab Emirates authorities detained former Bangladesh police chief Benazir Ahmed, who fled his country amid corruption allegations and United States sanctions related to human rights abuses, with extradition proceedings expected to follow.
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