Euro MPs ask Bangladesh to end RAB’s impunity for rights breach

[extra terrestrial]

Euro MPs ask Bangladesh to end RAB’s impunity for rights breach -
bdnews24.com

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution asking the Bangladesh government to stop providing ‘impunity’ to the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) for its alleged human rights violation.

The European Parliament claimed that members of the elite force, comprising both military and police officers, were violating human rights exploiting the impunity given to them.

It said the human rights violation should stop.

“They (members of the parliament) call on the Bangladeshi authorities to put an end to RAB's impunity,” the statement read.

The MEPs also asked the government to bring to book erring RAB personnel after conducting probe into the allegations of extrajudicial killings, it said.

RAB has been facing allegations of extrajudicial killings since its formation a decade back.

International human-rights organisations demanded dissolution of the force following allegations of involvement of its members in Narayanganj seven murders.

The European Parliament expressed concern over the alleged involvement of law-enforcing agencies in enforced disappearance of people and urged the government to immediately free the persons against whom there was no specific charge.

Its members urged the government to stop oppression of opposition political parties and to control use of firearms.

Referring to the recently formulated National Broadcast Policy, they also urged the government not to suppress opinions of others.

The parliament requested Bangladesh to ensure the enforcement of labour laws and urged further reform to bring them into line with ILO standards, in particular the possibility for workers to freely form and join labour unions.

 

[kalu_miah]

Creating RAB was a mistake by Khaleda Zia. It was an illegal death squad from the start and it remains one to this day. A time will come when all RAB members will be judged for their crimes, specially the ones that were committed against payment from India and Indian agents.

 

[extra terrestrial]

Creating RAB was a mistake by Khaleda Zia. It was an illegal death squad from the start and it remains one to this day. A time will come when all RAB members will be judged for their crimes, specially the ones that were committed against payment from India and Indian agents.

Initially, RAB was quite popular, obviously because of their performance. After arresting the JMB chiefs, their popularity was skyhigh! Just a few years back, even the constables patrolling the streets were no less than celebs, people would stare at them, parents would tell their children "Babu, oi dekho RAB!".

But now, things are totally opposite, only the dirty politicization is to blame. If they were allowed to work independently without any political interference, things would have been different. Wonder if our filthy political culture will ever change!

 

[Luffy 500]

Well international pressure is there but due to incompetence of BNP Hasina seem to be getting a free ride in turning the country into a complete shithole.

Creating RAB was a mistake by Khaleda Zia. It was an illegal death squad from the start and it remains one to this day. A time will come when all RAB members will be judged for their crimes, specially the ones that were committed against payment from India and Indian agents.

I don't think it was totally a bad thing. BKZ needed to ensure accountability of RAB something that didn't happen as things were left to corrupt BNP idiots like babar. RAB was initially popular and it was well under control during BNP time. But at the end of the day, these things matter little when power is in the hand of a tyrant like Hasina. Even if RAB wasn't there , she could have very well made up a force like RAB upon taking power.

 

[The Unnamed]

ha ha ha !

always a good thing when jamatis and islamists are getting killed by RAB. never had they dreamed how an instrument they created will do exactly the same thing on them.

kill them. these human rights guys don't know jacksh!t.

 

[kalu_miah]

@extra terrestrial @Luffy 500 Essentially RAB cross fires were extra judicial killings. Initially they were targeted towards the right people, so people applauded them. But inevitably the highest bidder India found a way to use them against people of Bangladesh. What that shows is that there is no alternative to rule of law, in the long term. We should try to create systems to address social problems within the law and try to strengthen rule of law. Working outside the law is always dangerous, regardless of the short term good results.

 

[Zabaniyah]

ha ha ha !

always a good thing when jamatis and islamists are getting killed by RAB. never had they dreamed how an instrument they created will do exactly the same thing on them.

kill them. these human rights guys don't know jacksh!t.

Who said RAB is all about Jamaat? Ever heard of the 7-murder case in Narayanganj? Nur Khan Liton?

Sure, human rights organizations may not be perfect, but that doesn't give any excuse for being complacent. Especially when there's a lot of firepower involved.

 

[The Unnamed]

Who said RAB is all about Jamaat? Ever heard of the 7-murder case in Narayanganj? Nur Khan Liton?

Sure, human rights organizations may not be perfect, but that doesn't give any excuse for being complacent. Especially when there's a lot of firepower involved.

of course RAB is not perfect. but you gotta admit they have been very effective in keepinng the extremisst militancy in check. been proactive. u should be thankful that the RAB is making b'desh moreee investor friendly. rest is a matter of good judiciary too..

 

[Zabaniyah]

of course RAB is not perfect. but you gotta admit they have been very effective in keepinng the extremisst militancy in check. been proactive. u should be thankful that the RAB is making b'desh moreee investor friendly. rest is a matter of good judiciary too..

Jamaat is not an armed party. The reports that concern us are these "cross-fires" that have little to do with Jamaat-Shibhir. Most were petty crimes, or suspects. This has been going on for 10 years with zero accountability and rule of law. There are no "somes" or "fews" here.

And see, when political MP's pay them to kill their political rivals within the same party, then yes, it is a cause for concern for Bangladeshis. Bangladesh police is enough against the likes of Jamaat. We don't need RAB.

In fact, RAB was never meant to be a law enforcing agency from the start. It was positioned to be Khaleda's personal death squad. Now, the AL are using them as revenge.

It's exactly like what happened in 1971.

 

[Mattrixx]

Jamaat is not an armed party. The reports that concern us are these "cross-fires" that have little to do with Jamaat-Shibhir. Most were petty crimes, or suspects. This has been going on for 10 years with zero accountability and rule of law. There are no "somes" or "fews" here.

And see, when political MP's pay them to kill their political rivals within the same party, then yes, it is a cause for concern for Bangladeshis. Bangladesh police is enough against the likes of Jamaat. We don't need RAB.

In fact, RAB was never meant to be a law enforcing agency from the start. It was positioned to be Khaleda's personal death squad. Now, the AL are using them as revenge.

It's exactly like what happened in 1971.

What happened in 1971?

BTW @Loki who snatched your Mod power?

 

[The Unnamed]

Jamaat is not an armed party. The reports that concern us are these "cross-fires" that have little to do with Jamaat-Shibhir. Most were petty crimes, or suspects. This has been going on for 10 years with zero accountability and rule of law. There are no "somes" or "fews" here.

And see, when political MP's pay them to kill their political rivals within the same party, then yes, it is a cause for concern for Bangladeshis. Bangladesh police is enough against the likes of Jamaat. We don't need RAB.

In fact, RAB was never meant to be a law enforcing agency from the start. It was positioned to be Khaleda's personal death squad. Now, the AL are using them as revenge.

It's exactly like what happened in 1971.

i agree to that. but it's now a matter of concern for "some" euro ministers when the role is reversed ? that's very funny again. till bnp shuns its fringe religious association, they will pay for it too. human rights should see both sides of the coin too. i agree with u on what u said though..

 

[Luffy 500]

@Loki , your patience of putting up with ignorant communal Indian posters is amazing. And i believe in doing so u add value to their horse manure.