Dhaka, Dec. 13 -- The reform or abolition of the elite force Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has turned into a highly talked-about issue of debate among members of the public following the August- 5 students-people uprising as the force was widely blamed for gross human rights violation during the deposed autocratic regime of Sheikh Hasina. The RAB was formed in 2004 with the aim of suppressing grievous crimes, terrorism and militancy in Bangladesh. Despite earning laurels for certain good jobs, the force had been badly criticized for its involvement in extrajudicial killings and the incidents of enforced disappearances. The horrific seven murders in Narayanganj, disappearances of BNP-Jamaat leaders and activists during the Awami League govern...
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