Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- The Bangladesh government has decided to change the name of the Rapid Action Battalion, or RAB.

The law-enforcing agency has regularly drawn criticism from the UN and different human rights organisations for its alleged violations of rights.

Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said the name of the elite force will be changed to the Special Intervention Force, or SIF.

He made the announcement to the media after a meeting of the Core Committee on Law and Order at the Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday.

"The chief advisor has approved the matter," he said. "A government order will be issued soon."

Alongside the name, the uniforms of the agency will also be changed.

"The decision has already been made," Jahangir said....