Rapid Action Battalion (Rab)

A welcome admission from Rab DG

The Rab chief's apology for crimes committed must be followed by meaningful reforms.

Rab must be rebuilt from the ground up

But without political reforms, any change risks being superficial

Rab wants to shed its dark past

Since its formation nearly two decades ago to curb organised crime and terrorism, the Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) has been dogged by serious allegations of human rights violations. Rights activists and critics accused it of morphing into a “government death squad” that operated with impunity.

Ensure accountability of errant Rab officers

False case victims and evidence manipulation underscore the need for accountability within our law enforcement agencies.

Jailing rights defenders sends the wrong message

Instead, investigate and stop human rights violators

Was the US visa policy against undemocratic actors necessary?

The message between the lines is that the US is keeping a very close eye on Bangladesh at the moment.

147 illegal handsets worth Tk 15 lakh seized

BTRC, RAB conducted a drive at Siddhirganj’s Kassaf Shopping Centre

An attempt to impede free journalism

Even if the state has an objection against a citizen’s activity, can they legally pick up that person?

What really happened to Sultana in Rab custody?

Rab’s modus operandi again comes into question as calls for independent investigation grow

December 13, 2024
December 13, 2024

A welcome admission from Rab DG

The Rab chief's apology for crimes committed must be followed by meaningful reforms.

November 13, 2024
November 13, 2024

Rab must be rebuilt from the ground up

But without political reforms, any change risks being superficial

November 13, 2024
November 13, 2024

Rab wants to shed its dark past

Since its formation nearly two decades ago to curb organised crime and terrorism, the Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) has been dogged by serious allegations of human rights violations. Rights activists and critics accused it of morphing into a “government death squad” that operated with impunity.

November 8, 2024
November 8, 2024

Ensure accountability of errant Rab officers

False case victims and evidence manipulation underscore the need for accountability within our law enforcement agencies.

September 16, 2023
September 16, 2023

Jailing rights defenders sends the wrong message

Instead, investigate and stop human rights violators

May 30, 2023
May 30, 2023

Was the US visa policy against undemocratic actors necessary?

The message between the lines is that the US is keeping a very close eye on Bangladesh at the moment.

April 13, 2023
April 13, 2023

147 illegal handsets worth Tk 15 lakh seized

BTRC, RAB conducted a drive at Siddhirganj’s Kassaf Shopping Centre

April 4, 2023
April 4, 2023

An attempt to impede free journalism

Even if the state has an objection against a citizen’s activity, can they legally pick up that person?

March 28, 2023
March 28, 2023

What really happened to Sultana in Rab custody?

Rab’s modus operandi again comes into question as calls for independent investigation grow

March 20, 2023
March 20, 2023

Rab must answer for latest killing

The way it conducted its operation in a Narayanganj village is concerning