RAB never used for political purposes, not even for an hour: Babar

Former State Minister for Home Affairs Lutfozzaman Babar has said that the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) was never used for political purposes—not even for a single day or hour. “No one can claim otherwise or provide proof,” he said.

He made the remarks on Thursday (1 January) morning after visiting the grave of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia at Zia Udyan in Dhaka.

Babar described Khaleda Zia as uncompromising when it came to the safety of public lives and property. “Whenever I requested something, she granted it,” he added.

He also noted that even BNP leaders and activists would not have been spared if they committed wrongdoing. “She was such a leader. I worked very closely with her and witnessed her patriotism. She never compromised on issues of independence and sovereignty,” Babar said.

Clarifying the purpose of his visit, he said it was personal and not politically motivated. “I came here this morning after waking up. I have no political agenda; this is a personal emotion. I came in a personal capacity and with the permission of law enforcement,” he said.