The eight-month-old infant, who was abducted during a robbery at a house in Dhaka’s Azimpur area on Friday, has been rescued by the members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) from the capital’s Mohammadpur area. Acting on a tip-off, a team of Rab conducted a drive in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur area and rescued the baby early Saturday, said a source at Rab headquarters. The elite force also arrested one suspect in this connection. Earlier on Friday, robbers swooped into the house located in Medical Staff Quarters of Azimpur area and looted valuables including cash money from the house. They also abducted the baby while fleeing with the booty. Infant abducted after robbery in Dhaka’s Azimpur Police said a woman had moved into the flat of Farzana Akhter as a sublet tenant the previous day. On Friday morning, two men, posing as the woman’s brothers, arrived and looted valuables including Tk 1.5 lakh in cash and four tolas of gold ornaments from the house after keeping Farzana hostage. Farzana, a resident of the staff quarters and an employee of the Ministry of Home Affairs, lives in the flat with her husband and child.    

Members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have arrested former chairman of Sirajganj’s Tarash Upazila Md Moniruzzaman Moni from Dhaka’s Dhanmondi. Moniruzzaman was arrested during a joint operation conducted by RAB-2 and RAB-12 at 7:05 m on Tuesday, confirmed A RAB-2 Operations Officer on Wednesday. Barrister Suman put on 5-Day remand He is facing charges in an attempted murder case filed at the Tarash Police Station in Sirajganj, said the RAB official.

Rahim Ullah, former lawmaker from Feni-3, has been arrested from Dhaka’s Dhanmondi in a murder case. A team of RAB-2 arrested him in a case over killing of a three-wheeler driver Zafar Ahmed, 53, during the anti-discrimination student movement in Feni’s Sonagazi, confirmed ASP Imran Khan of RAB Headquarters (media wing). Legal proceedings and the handover process are currently underway following his arrest, added the RAB official. Read more: 3 arrested for disrupting puja at Tantibazar with explosive  

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested Mohibur Rahman Manik, a former Member of Parliament for Sunamganj-5, from the Bashundhara residential area of the capital on Tuesday. His arrest is linked to attacks on students and the public during the anti-discrimination student movement in the Sunamganj Sadar area. ASP Imran Khan of RAB headquarters’ media wing confirmed the arrest. Read: DB arrests ex-MP Abdullah Al Jakob from Dhaka's Gulshan A case was registered against Mohibur, aka 'Boma' or 'Bomb' Manik apparently, at the Sunamganj Sadar Police Station following the events of the anti-discrimination protests. The case number is 05/258, filed on August 4, 2024, the eve of the previous regime's fall. The arrested Ex-MP is currently being processed for transfer to the Detective Branch (DB) office in Dhaka for further investigation. Read more: Ex-MP Sultan Mohammad Mansur held at Dhaka airport

Denying any negligence in their duties over the reported escape of ex-home minister Asaduzzaman Khan, Lt. Col. Munim Ferdous, chief of RAB's media wing, on Wednesday said it has been performing its duties assigned to it properly. He came up with the remark at a press conference held at RAB's media center in Karwan Bazar in response to a question from reporters over the RAB’s role after a private television channel released a video showing the former home minister strolling through a park in Kolkata. RAB arrests local AL, Jubo League leaders in Meherpur’s Gangni The video sparked widespread debate about the role of law enforcement agencies in preventing the fleeing of ex-ministers or MPs of the ousted government. He said, "We do not want to say there was any carelessness or negligence from RAB. We are fulfilling the responsibilities assigned to us to the best of our abilities. Within our scope of work, we have taken the necessary actions."

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) on Tuesday arrested another accused, who is a relative of  prime accused Ajmeri Osman in a case over the killing Tanvir Mohammad Twaki, from a bus on Dhaka-Chattogram highway in Siddhirganj area of Narayanganj district. The arrestee is Andullah Al Mamun alias Jamai Mamun, 40, son of Abdur Rahim of Barishal district. He is a close relative of Ajmeri Osman, son of AKM Nasim Osman, former lawmaker of Narayanganj-5 constituency. Twaki murder: RAB visits Ajmeri Osman's 'torture cell' in Narayanganj Tipped off, a team of Rab-11 intercepted a Khagrachari-bound bus on Chittagong Road and arrested Mamun early this morning, said a press release of Rab issued on Tuesday afternoon. Seventeen year old Twaki went missing from in front of his house in Narayanganj on March 6, 2013. Rafiur Rabbi, father of Twaki, filed a general diary in this connection. Twaki was later found dead on the banks of the Shitalakhya in Narayanganj on March 8. Then a case was filed with Sadar Model Police Station. Later, RAB's investigation revealed the involvement of Ajmeri Osman, son of Narayanganj late MP Nasim Osman and nephew of former MP Shamim Osman and his associates in the murder of Twaki. Eleven people were directly involved in killing Twaki at a ‘torcher cell’ named ‘Weiner Fashion. Mamun was among them. After the fall of the AL-led government, RAB has so far arrested five people-Yar Mahmud Parvez, Safayet Hussain Shipon, Mamun Mia, Kajal Howladar and Jamshed Sheikh- for their suspected involvement in the murder case. RAB said that all those arrested are close aides of the sons of late Narayanganj MP Nasim Osman and former MP Shamim Osman. Among them, Jamshed Sheikh is Ajmeri Osman's personal driver. Later, Mamun was produced before the court and the court sent him to jail. The court also fixed October 6 for hearing the remand petition, said Court inspector Abdur Rashid.

In a decisive move against gang violence, members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) have apprehended 35 operatives including two masterminds behind several notorious teen gangs, across key areas of Dhaka. From March 11 to 18, focused operations spanned Mohammadpur, Adabar, Nakhalpara, Tejgaon, and surrounding locales, marking a significant stride in curbing urban crime. The arrest announcement came today via a statement from RAB-2’s Senior Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP-media), Shihab Karim. Among those detained were Md. Akash, Md. Farid, and Md. Imam Hossain, alongside figures like Md. Arif alias Rasel Mia and Md. Mosharraf, pinpointing a wide net cast by law enforcement to dismantle these criminal networks. Train movement between Dhaka and north resumes four hours after derailment in Tangail This crackdown follows reports of rampant robbery, mugging, and extortion, leading to a targeted response from several RAB teams in areas under the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) jurisdiction. Notably, operations led to the capture of leaders from the FDC Munna and King Jamal Group, including Md Ismail alias “FDC Munna” and Md Jamal Hossain, as well as heads of the King Mosharraf and Apna Bhai Groups. Authorities also seized locally-made weapons used in these gangs’ criminal endeavours. The arrests reveal a disturbing trend of violence, snatchings, and extortion, with teen gangs frequently clashing over territory and influence. Preliminary interrogations have unearthed admissions of past crimes and plans for future violence, indicating a deep-rooted issue within Dhaka’s underbelly. The arrestees engaged in criminal activities under the guise of everyday professions, from transport workers to vegetable vendors, making their operations not only diverse but challenging to dismantle, said the RAB statement, highlighting the deceptive methods employed by these groups to evade law enforcement. Gazipur gas cylinder blast: Death toll rises to 11 Following their arrest, the teen gang members have been transferred to various police stations across the DMP area for further legal proceedings, signifying the beginning of a lengthy process to bring these individuals to justice.

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested three members of Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) including its second-in-command from a Rohingya refugee camp in Ukhiya upazila of Cox’s Bazar on Tuesday midnight. The arrestees are its second-in-command Abu Hashim 31, Hossain Johar alias Ali Johar 32, and Md Alam alias Shayer Musa 35. International  Oceanography Conference underway in Cox's Bazar, ends today Two foreign weapons, one locally-made firearm, and four rounds of cartridges were seized from their possession. RAB-15 Commanding Officer Lt Col HS Sazzad Hossain disclosed the information at a press briefing in Cox’s Bazar on Wednesday. Elderly man crushed under wheels of train in Cox's Bazar The RAB official said that on Sunday night, in the 20th extension Rohingya camp of Ukhiya, a young man named Md Asadullah was shot and hacked to death by 10 to 15 unidentified miscreants.  Following the incident, RAB-15 started their operation to arrest those involved in the murder.  BCB announces women's U-19 team for Tri-nation T20 Cricket Tournament in Cox's Bazar Tipped off,  a team of RAB-15 conducted a special drive at the camp on Tuesday midnight and arrested them including Abul Hashim and a bodyguard of Arsa chief Ataullah Jununi.”

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) arrested five people who operates teen gangs from Dhaka’s Mohammadpur area on Friday (February 09, 2024). The arrestees were identified as Zulfiker Ali, 37,a ringleader of the operator of teen gang of Jamalpur,  Harun-or Rashid, 38 of Mymensingh,  Shamsuddin Bepari, 48 of Bhola, Krishna Chandra Das, 28 of Munshiganj and Suruj Mia, 30 of Mymensingh districts. Tipped off, a team of Rab-3 conducted a drive in Mohammadia Housing Society and arrested the five people including ringleader Zulfiker who operate two teen gangs ‘Diamond’ and ‘De Dhakka’, on Friday night, said Azhar Hossain, assistant superintendent of police. Read: Subarnachar gang rape: Another accused arrested The elite force also seized one foreign made pistol, one magazine, two sharp weapons and seven knives from the possession. After primary interrogation, police came to know that they had long been involved in engaging drug addicts or teens in different criminal activities including arms and drug business, mugging, extortion, abduction, robbery and land occupation after alluring them of giving money, said Azhar. The teen members of Zulfiker’s gangs were involved in mugging. Read: 2 more arrested over rape on JU campus 

There is no threat of militant attack centering the Biswa Ijtema, said M Khurshid Hossain, director general of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on Wednesday. “There is no specific threat of militant attack centering the Biswa Ijtema and we are on alert,” he said. Bangladesh Police set guidelines for Ijtema RAB is ready to tackle any untoward situation at Ijtema venue and adjacent areas, said the Rab DG while talking to reporters after visiting the control room of RAB at Ijtema venue in Tongi. Alongside the other law enforcement agencies Rab will perform duties to ensure security of the devotees, he said. Drones, CCTV monitoring to ensure security at Bishwa Ijtema: Home Minister Besides, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun also visited the places designated for foreign devotees. Talking to reporters he said security measures have been taken to ensure smooth congregation of devotees at the Ijtema venue and there is no specific information about security threat from the intelligence team. Biswa Ijtema 2024: Preparation is going on in full swing CCTVs will be installed while patrol teams will keep patrolling through choppers, said the IGP. He said people can join Ijtema without any fear.