RAB

Rapid Action Battalion
New IGP Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun and new RAB DG M Khurshid Hossain

Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun takes charge as IGP

The government appointed director general of Rapid Action Battalion Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun as the new IGP on 22 September

Sanctions to remain effective until accountability ensured: Peter Haas

RAB and its seven officials Sanctions to remain effective until accountability ensured: Peter Haas

The sanctions imposed on the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and seven of its officials will remain effective until they are brought under accountability

Photo shows Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun exchanging views with newspersons at the media centre of Rapid Action Battalion in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka on 28 September 2022.

Action against policemen if specific allegation found: Al-Mamun

Newly appointed IGP Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun has said allegation emerges against police occasionally, however, if anyone files specific allegation, action will be taken against the liable police ...

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir

Exclusive interview Finisher, striker whatever you call them they are our leaders: Mirza Fakhrul

BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in an exclusive interview with Prothom Alo spoke about many issues including next election and the party’s internal affairs.

(From L-R) Md Nesar Uddin, Ibrahim, Md Miraz, Md Hossain, Rakib Hasnat, Md Sabith, Zahed chowdhury and Roman Shikder

Fear of militant involvement Where are the 'missing' youths?

The number of youths who left their houses in the name of ‘hijrat’ after being involved in militancy, is on the rise. There are reports of more than 50 youths from different parts of the country ...

Map of Cumilla district

Leader, 2 associates of human trafficking ring held in Cumilla

RAB has detained the leader of a gang and his two associates allegedly involved in human trafficking to Europe from Cumilla

Nada Al- Nashif

51st session of UNHRC UN again seeks independent investigation into enforced disappearance

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has offered the government of Bangladesh its assistance in forming an independent system for investigating the allegations ...

As the illegal occupants started throwing brick chips at the visiting officers, police was forced to fire rubber bullets in defence at Sitakunda on Thursday.

10 injured as Sitakunda slum-dwellers clash with law enforcers

The incident occurred in the afternoon on Thursday when law enforcers went to visit a spot in Alinagar area

Map of Chattogram district

Illegal arms factory unearthed in Chattogram, one held

A team of RAB has unearthed an illegal arms factory in a drive through a dense forested hill in Banshkhali upazila of Chattogram district on Tuesday

Participants holding photographs of victims of enforced disappearance at human chain in the city's Shahbagh on 30 August 2022

‘I would go to school holding father’s hand once he’s back’

A total of 66 families joined a human chain in front of the national museum on Tuesday morning. They have been waiting for the return of their dear ones who remain missing for years. 'Mayer Dak' ...

PK Halder: Associate daughters released from RAB custody

PK Halder: Associate daughters released from RAB custody

Two daughters of former director of People's Leasing and Financial Services Limited (PLFS), Md Khabir Uddin, were released from the custody of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on Wednesday night

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet

Michelle Bachelet’s visit to Bangladesh There’s lack of accountability for rights issues

Democratic and civic space, as well as effective checks and balances and accountability are essential as Bangladesh aims for the next levels of development. It also contributes to decrease the risk ...

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet

Will Bachelet’s visit make a difference to human rights?

Michelle Bachelet said that she was deeply concerned about the allegations of enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killing, torture and other serious human rights violations. She called for a ...

Bangladesh Secretariat

Civil administration Speculations among officials over changes at top levels

Discussion among the government officials regarding reshuffle at the top administrative level is now at the pinnacle especially because the country is set to hold the 12th parliament elections at the ...

Some 10 people have been arrested in connection with the accident in Uttara.

Girder fall on car Helper was operating the crane

The helper had no training in crane operation

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