‘Bangladesh would not be allowed to be used for terrorism’

Praising the role of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) in combating militancy and terrorism, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the soil of Bangladesh, which was liberated at the cost of blood of millions of martyrs, would not be allowed to be used for any militant or terror activities.

She said this while addressing a ‘Darbar’ at Kurmitola RAB Forces Headquarters marking the 13th founding anniversary of the elite force on Wednesday.

The prime minister said her government in the last eight years has taken extensive measures for development of the elite force. New battalions were created and their infrastructural development and benefits were increased manifolds. Since the 2015 fiscal year the budget of the force has almost been doubled.

“The government has acquired land for RAB headquarters, training school and all battalions. The ECNEC has approved the infrastructure development project of RAB. Acquisition of modern equipments has been completed to enhance its capacity of identifying criminals, collecting finger print and telephone set tracking,” she added.

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal attended the function as the special guest and director general (DG) of RAB Benazir Ahmed spoke, among others, on the occasion. PM`s Security Advisor Major General (retd) Tarique Ahmed Siddiqui, Inspector General of Police M Shahidul Haq and senior civil and military officials attended the function.