Railway Nirapatta Bahini Explained

Railway Nirapatta Bahini/ Railway Security Force
Formation:1976
Headquarters:Dhaka, Bangladesh
Region Served:Bangladesh
Members:2000
Language:Bengali
Website:Railway Nirapatta Bahini

Railway Nirapatta Bahini 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]

History

Railway 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in 1976 through the Railway Nirapatta Bahini Ordinance.[4] The Railway Nirapatta Bahini Ordinance of 1976 was repealed and replaced with an update ordinance in 2016.[5] [6] In 2006, personnel of the Bahini were accused of extorting passengers in the Eastern Zone.[7]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 personal. 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.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Review . 2007 . 18 . en.
  2. News: Steps taken to overhaul railways: Minister . 11 April 2020 . The Financial Express . en.
  3. News: High speed train soon: Sujan . 11 April 2020 . bangladeshpost.net . en.
  4. Web site: The Railway Nirapatta Bahini Ordinance, 1976 . bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd . 11 April 2020.
  5. Web site: রেলওয়ে নিরাপত্তা বাহিনী আইন, ২০১৬ . bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd . 11 April 2020.
  6. News: Railway Nirapatta Bahini Bill passed . 11 April 2020 . The Daily Star . 1 February 2016 . en.
  7. News: Railway passengers in eastern zone hostage to law enforcers . 11 April 2020 . bdnews24.com.
  8. News: Railway seeks BGB help for security . 11 April 2020 . The Daily Star . 1 December 2013 . en.
  9. News: Illegal structures on rly land demolished . 11 April 2020 . The Daily Star . 9 June 2015 . en.
  10. News: Bappi . Emroz Khondker . Railway Minister: All irregularities in rail service will be resolved . 11 April 2020 . Dhaka Tribune.