Railway Nirapatta Bahini (Bengali: রেলওয়ে নিরাপত্তা বাহিনী, lit. 'Railway Security Force') is a specialized security force under the state owned Bangladesh Railway responsible for providing security to railways and trains.[1] It is under the Ministry of Railways.[2] Md Fattah Bhuiyan is the Chief Commandant of Railway Nirapatta Bahini.[3]
| Abbreviation | RNB |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1976 |
| Type | Law enforcement |
| Purpose | Protect railway properties |
| Headquarters | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Region served | Bangladesh |
| Members | 2000 |
Official language | Bengali |
Chief Commander | Md Fattah Bhuiyan |
Main organ | Ministry of Railways |
Parent organization | Bangladesh Railway |
| Uniform: Deep Khaki, Yankees Blue | |
History
editRailway Nirapatta Bahini was established in 1976 through the Railway Nirapatta Bahini Ordinance.[4] The Railway Nirapatta Bahini Ordinance of 1976 was repealed and replaced with an update ordinance in 2016.[5][6] In 2006, personnel of the Bahini were accused of extorting passengers in the Eastern Zone.[7]
As of 2013, Railway Nirapatta Bahini had about two thousand personnel. It worked with Railway Police to ensure the safety and security of the rail system in Bangladesh.[8][9] In 2019, the 11th batch of the Railway Nirapatta Bahini graduated and completed their passing parade at Paksey, Pabna District.
Ranks
editSenior Officers
edit- Chief Commandant
- Commandant
- Assistant Commandant
Junior Officers
edit- Chief Inspector
- Inspector
- Sub Inspector
- Assistant Sub Inspector
Junior Ranks
edit- Havildar
- Naik
- Sipahi.
References
edit- ^ Review. 2007. p. 18.
- ^ "Steps taken to overhaul railways: Minister". The Financial Express. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ^ "High speed train soon: Sujan". bangladeshpost.net. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ^ "The Railway Nirapatta Bahini Ordinance, 1976". bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ^ "রেলওয়ে নিরাপত্তা বাহিনী আইন, ২০১৬". bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ^ "Railway Nirapatta Bahini Bill passed". The Daily Star. 1 February 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ^ "Railway passengers in eastern zone hostage to law enforcers". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ^ "Railway seeks BGB help for security". The Daily Star. 1 December 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ^ "Illegal structures on rly land demolished". The Daily Star. 9 June 2015. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
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