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Rapid Action Battalion

Tracked across 9 events · 81 articles · First seen Dec 28, 2025 · Last active Aug 15, 2026

Sentiment
-13
Attention
4
Events
9
Relationships
2
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Events (9)
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Domestic
Bangladesh proposes replacing RAB with SRB
The Bangladesh has published a draft law, the Bangladesh — Special Response Battalion (SRB) Act, 2026, proposing to dissolve the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and replace it with a new specialised unit, the Bangladesh —…
Impact: RAB is proposed to be dissolved and replaced by SRB, with its assets and personnel transferred. This follows years of criticism over human rights abuses.
Aug 06, 2026 · 6 articles
2 10
Domestic
Bangladesh targets Jungle_Salimpur criminals
Impact: Rapid Action Battalion>>> is a law enforcement agency that has been involved in operations in India — Jungle Salimpur>>>, with one of its officers killed and others injured during past drives against criminals.
May 31, 2026 · 6 articles
0 -40
Accidents
Sagar-Runi murder probe deferred 128th time
Impact: Previously investigated the case but failed to submit report after 111 extensions; removed by High Court.
Jul 22, 2026 · 6 articles
2 -20
Domestic
ICT inspects JIC, alleges Tarique torture
On 8 August 2026, judges of the Bangladesh — International Crimes Tribunal (Bangladesh) (ICT) in Bangladesh, led by Tribunal-1 Chairman Justice Md Golam Mortuza Mozumder, inspected the Bangladesh — Joint Interrogation Cell (JIC) at the…
Impact: RAB is linked to another alleged detention facility inspected earlier. Its involvement in such allegations could affect its reputation and operational legitimacy.
Aug 08, 2026 · 6 articles
2 -50
Domestic
Bangladesh enforced disappearance case
Impact: Paramilitary unit implicated in past disappearances, including Armaan's case.
Jul 20, 2026 · 14 articles
1 0
Domestic
Bangladesh Communal Violence and Murders
Impact: The Rapid Action Battalion forces were sent to the scene in Kushtia to prevent further violence after the murder of Shamim Reza Jahangir.
Apr 11, 2026 · 7 articles
1 10
Domestic
Enu, Rupon sentenced 10 years
Impact: Filed the case that led to the conviction, reinforcing its role in anti-corruption enforcement.
Jul 08, 2026 · 6 articles
1 0
Domestic
MC College gang rape verdict
Impact: Assisted in arresting the accused after the incident.
Jul 14, 2026 · 6 articles
4 0
International
Osman Hadi Murder Suspect Denies Fleeing
Impact: Rapid Action Battalion is one of the law enforcement agencies tasked by the government to uncover the masterminds behind the crime.
Dec 28, 2025 · 24 articles
Key Actions (2)
90 Bangladesh proposed dissolving RAB Rapid Action BattalionBangladesh proposes...
30 Rapid Action Battalion investigatedCourt denies Don bail in...
Relationships (2)
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Bangladesh ↔ Rapid Action Battalion
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