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 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
RAB to be Rebranded as Special Intervention Force (SIF)
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe interim government has decided to rename the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) as the Special Intervention Force (SIF), marking a significant step in a broader reform programme aimed at improving transparency, accountability and human rights compliance within the elite law-enforcement agency. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Home Affairs Continue Reading