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

September 21, 2019
September 21, 2019

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.

September 21, 2019
September 21, 2019

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.

August 31, 2019
August 31, 2019

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.

August 29, 2019
August 29, 2019

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.

August 28, 2019
August 28, 2019

4 ‘militants’ arrested in Dhaka

Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) officials arrest four suspected militants from Dakkhin Khan area of Dhaka.

August 27, 2019
August 27, 2019

22 teen gang members jailed for consuming drugs

A mobile court of Rapid Action Battalion has sentenced 22 members of a teenage gang between three and six months in prison for consumption of drugs.

August 3, 2019
August 3, 2019

Visa fraud gang busted

Tempted by the lucrative offer of chauffeuring in Kuwait, 30 jobseekers contacted a travel agency in the capital after noticing their advertisement in a newspaper in February.

August 2, 2019
August 2, 2019

6 fraudsters held in Dhaka

Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) members claim to have arrested six members of a fraud gang from different parts of Dhaka.

July 11, 2019
July 11, 2019

Phensidyl seized from bus in Dhaka, 4 held

Four persons including two drug dealers were arrested with a huge amount of phensidyl in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur, Rapid Action battalion (Rab) says.

July 9, 2019
July 9, 2019

2 ‘Ansar Al Islam’ members held

Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) members claim to have arrested two activists of banned militant outfit Ansar Al Islam from Dhaka and Barishal.