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RAB needs real reform
[Dhaka Tribune] Bogged down by allegations of extra-judicial killings, politically-motivated operations, and corruption, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has not exactly been able to maintain a stellar reputation for itself as of late.
... During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, HRW received a pledge from the Foundation to Promote Open Society, of which George Soros is Chairman, for general support totaling $100,000,000. The grant is being paid in installments of $10,000,000 over ten years.Through June 30, 2013, HRW had received $30,000,000 towards the fulfillment of the pledge.... 's latest pledge to the prime minister — to have the law enforcement agency disbanded — is too drastic and shortsighted. Instead of endless discussion about the impractical endeavour of having an entire arm of the country's law enforcement retired overnight, dialogue should instead be held on the desperate need of reform for RAB. Much of RAB's more recent problematic behaviour stems from the sense of impunity ingrained within the upper echelons of its chain of command. This sense of impunity needs to go. RAB needs to be held accountable for all its actions, and not just to its direct bosses — hence the immediate need for reform. The agency itself is not free of blame, however. As bearers of the law, RAB must prove itself to be respectful to the rule of law in order to stay in the good graces of the public. RAB is an important extension of the country's law enforcement, and as such, is supposed to be a shining example of it, instead of being mired in the state of ambiguity it is now. Posted by: Fred 2014-07-26 |
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