, May 18 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday said the government will restructure the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) as a people-friendly and responsible force in the future.

He made the announcement while addressing a programme as the chief guest at the RAB headquarters in Uttara, marking the force's 22nd founding anniversary.

The Home Minister said the government has undertaken a series of reform initiatives aimed at transforming RAB into a professional, modern, responsible and people-oriented institution.

"These initiatives include enhancing the operational capability and professional skills of RAB members, providing specialised training on the minimum use of force in line with international standards, human rights compliance,...