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Although the RAB has been successful in apprehending several high-profile terrorists, including the infamous Bangla Bhai, Amnesty International has criticised the RAB's lack of accountability as it has been responsible for many deaths which have been attributed to crossfire.[1][2] There have also been many reports of arbitrary torture.[3]

Despite protests from the main opposition party, the Awami League, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party denied that the RAB had been used for political ends.[4]

According to The Daily Star, a Bangladeshi English-language newspaper, concern over extra-judicial killings is exceeded by a desire for law and order thus there is a "fair amount of public support for the Rab". [3]

Weapons used by RAB

RAB members are better equipped and trained compared to other law enforcement agencies in Bangladesh. The following weapons are generally issued to them ( according to the Government ) -

Also when employed for crowd control purpose RAB members use traditional weapons like batons and tasers

Notable arrests

Here is a table containing details of major arrests by the RAB according to their official website: [5]

Name Charge Arrest Source
Mufti Hannan Assassination attempt of Sheikh Hasina, Mufti Hannan was a top leader of Harkat-ul-Jihad 1 October 2005 [1]
Pichchi Hannan Terrorism 26 June 2004, later killed trying to escape [2]
Debashis Accomplice to Pichchi Hannan killed in crossfire, 24 June 2004 [3]
Mollah Shamim 10 cases including three of murder killed in crossfire, 6 September 2004 [4]
Shaheb Ali Printing of Jihadi leaflets distributed during the 17 August 2005 Bombings 17 September 2005 [5]
Shahabuddin Extortion Killed 26 October 2004 [6]
Syed Monir Hossain Several criminal offences, including two murders killed in crossfire, 11 March 2005 [7]
Shahjahan 5 charges including murder, rape and robbery killed in crossfire, January 12 2005 [8]
Rafiqul Islam Suicide squad member, Narayanganj JMB commander 27 December 2005 [9]
Sumon Ahmed Majumder Extortion [10]
Ekramul Haque Islamic Militancy December 2005 [11]
Hasibul 16 cases including 12 murder cases 26 January 2005, later killed attempting to escape [12]

References

  1. ^ "'Top Bangladeshi militant' held". BBC News. 6 March 2006. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ "Amnesty International Bangladesh Report 2005". Amnesty International. 2005.
  3. ^ a b "Torture marks found on victim's body, protests go on". The Daily Star. 2007-05-21. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help) Cite error: The named reference "TheDailyStar041121" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  4. ^ "Rapid Action Battalion wont be used for political purpose". Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organisation. 2005-02-18. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. ^ www.rab.gov.bd
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