Rapid Action Battalion (Rab)
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
Rab must answer for latest killing
The way it conducted its operation in a Narayanganj village is concerning
Video released by Rab: Families trace missing ones
Abu Jafar’s family was sure that he had been living in the Maldives for the last three years. He last visited Bangladesh in 2019 and left home saying he was going to the Maldives.
US SANCTIONS / A ‘tonic’ for our security forces?
It is unfortunate that security agencies have been used in a manner that has generated more fear in people’s mind than confidence and faith in them.
Cutting Extrajudicial Killings: US satisfied with Rab’s progress
Visiting US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu yesterday expressed satisfaction that Rab reduced extrajudicial killings since late 2021, when the US imposed sanctions on the force.
Rab man killed as truck hits motorbike at Kakrail
A member of Rapid Action Battalion is killed while another injured as a truck hit their motorcycle at Kakrail intersection in Dhaka.
Tk 1.05 crore seized from casino businessman Salim’s house and office
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) have seized Tk 1.05 crore and bottles of liquor during a raid at Banani house and Gulshan office of online casino businessman Salim Prodhan.
Raid at Fu Wang Club: 3 held; cigarettes, alcohol seized
Rapid Action Battalion has arrested three salespersons during the raid at the capital’s Fu Wang Club in Tejgaon. They were held on charge of selling alcohol beyond the permissible limit of the licence, says Mizanur Rahman Bhuiyan, senior assistant director (media wing) of Rab.
‘Mugger’ killed when Rab fires in 'self-defence’ in Hatirpool
A suspected mugger has been killed in Rab firing when he tried to open fire at the law enforcers in Hatirpool area of Dhaka.
Tk 5cr, 720 tolas of gold recovered from vaults of AL leader Enamul
Rapid Action Battalion recovers Tk five crore in cash, 720 tolas of gold and five firearms raiding the houses of Awami League leader Enamul Huq Enu, his friend and employee in Old Dhaka.
Raid at 3 clubs in Ctg: Gambling equipment, sharp weapons seized
Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) seizes gambling equipment and sharp weapons during simultaneous raids at three clubs in Chattogram city.
Kalabagan club president Shafiqul on 10-day remand
Kalabagan Krira Chakra Club President Shafiqul Alam Feroz, who was arrested last night from the club on charges of possessing an illegal firearm and drugs, has been placed on 10-day remand.
Crackdown on: Construction mogul busted
Rab members yesterday arrested SM Golam Kibria Shamim, a top government-listed contractor who is known to be a Jubo League leader, on charges of extortion and tender business.
2 ‘militants’ held in Dhaka
Two alleged activists of banned militant outfit Ansar Al Islam are arrested by Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Sadarghat area of Dhaka.
3 ‘criminals’ killed in ‘gunfights’ in Chattogram, Cumilla, Gazipur
Three suspected criminals have been killed in separate “gunfights” with law enforcers in Chattogram, Cumilla and Gazipur districts of the country.