The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

Director General of RAB Hasan Mahmud Khandaker said his force is well equipped to deal with any possible militant attack.

He was speaking to journalists at a get-together of RAB officials on the fifth anniversary of the elite force at its headquarters in the city yesterday.

The RAB for the first time published a journal on its achievements. The publication highlighted the role of the RAB in curbing terrorism and improving law and order in the country.

The DG said the modernisation process of the RAB was on and two new helicopters have been given to the specialised police force for swift action against any threat to peace. He claimed that his force had already found a niche in the hearts of the people.

"The countrymen can now depend on the RAB with confidence. We are satisfied with our achievements so far," he said.

Replying to a question he said apprehension and actual happenings were not the same. Recently, the law enforcers have beefed up security to protect the people from terrorism, but that not necessarily mean that militant attack was imminent, he added.

To another question the said 'crossfire' was necessary under the circumstances.

With the crackdown on the militants and increased vigilance of the RAB their activities have drastically reduced. There are no concerns for a major attack in near future, he assured.