Momen questions human rights in US

Diplomatic Correspondent

Dhaka yesterday defended the actions of Rab saying the force is on the forefront of combating heinous crimes, including terrorism and drug trafficking.

It also raised questions about the human rights situation in the US.

The response came after the United States on Friday imposed sanctions on Rab and seven of its current and former officials, including Benazir Ahmed, now inspector general of police (IGP), and Director General of the force Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun.

The authorities here termed the US decision unilateral and underscored the need for pursuing the path of dialogue, engagement and collaboration, instead of “resorting to naming and shaming that has proven to be a self-defeating exercise”.

“The government has no information on who were killed by the Rab,” Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said after an event at the Foreign Service Academy yesterday.