Foreign Minister's request to lift US sanctions on RAB

US Secretary of State Dr. AK Abdul Momen has called on US lawmakers to lift the ban on the RAB. He made the request in several meetings with US lawmakers.

During his visit to the United States, Dr. Momen had separate meetings with U.S. Congresswoman Grace Meng, Congressman James P. McGovern, and Tom Lantos, vice president of the Human Rights Commission.

During the meeting, Foreign Minister Dr. Momen expressed concern over the recent US sanctions on seven current and former senior RAB officials. He told US lawmakers that Bangladesh was always ready to deal with specific allegations against RAB members.

He mentioned that RAB has emerged as the most efficient law enforcement agency in Bangladesh in recent years. They have played a leading role in combating terrorism, violent extremism, drug-trafficking and other international crimes.

The Foreign Minister also mentioned the interest of the Government of Bangladesh in working closely with the United States to find a way to lift the ban on RAB officers on priority basis. He sought the cooperation of the US Congress for this purpose.

Dr. Momen invited the Congress delegation to visit Bangladesh to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and the United States.

Dr. Momen visited New York from February 23 to March 2 to attend the official meeting of the United Nations.