Bangladesh Moves to Dissolve RAB, New Elite Force to Replace It
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe government is preparing to dissolve the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and establish a new specialised force under a separate legal framework, according to a draft law currently being finalised by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Under the proposed legislation, the new organisation will inherit RAB’s personnel, assets and ongoing Continue Reading
Bangladesh Moves to Strengthen Border Security with Myanmar Fence Initiative
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh has announced a significant new border security initiative aimed at enhancing national security, curbing transnational crime, and strengthening sovereign control along its frontiers. The government has taken steps to construct barbed-wire fencing along sections of the Bangladesh-Myanmar border, with similar measures for sensitive areas of the Bangladesh-India border currently Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army to Establish Dedicated UAV Regiment
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Bangladesh Army is set to undertake one of the most significant force-structure reforms in its modernisation programme with the establishment of a dedicated UAV Regiment, elevating unmanned aerial systems to the same institutional status as the Infantry, Armour and Artillery branches. The new regiment will consolidate the Army’s growing Continue Reading
NCP’s Shadow Budget Falls Short on National Security
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe National Citizen Party’s shadow budget, “Bangladesh 2.0: Sustainable Growth through Reform, Employment and Investment”, contains several commendable proposals aimed at boosting employment, improving education, attracting investment, and controlling inflation. These are undoubtedly important priorities for Bangladesh’s future prosperity. However, the proposed defence allocation of Tk39,745 crore raises serious concerns Continue Reading
Bangladesh Eyes Major RAB Overhaul as ‘Special Intervention Force’ Rebrand Emerges
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh is preparing what could become the most significant overhaul of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) since the force was established in 2004, with authorities considering renaming the organisation as the “Special Intervention Force” (SIF) under a broader reform and modernisation initiative that also includes doubling its existing size to Continue Reading