Dhaka: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday asked the members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) to make sure that common people do not fall victims to unnecessary torture and oppression during their duties.

‘You all must give attention to the fact that common people do not suffer…they must not face any unnecessary torture and oppression,’ she said.

The Prime Minister said this while speaking at the PM’s Special Darbar marking the 13^th founding anniversary of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) at its Kurmitola headquarters in Dhaka.

She also asked the members of the elite force to work more sincerely to ensure safety to public life and property.

‘Remember, we’re public servants as our wages and allowances come from people’s pockets.’

Laying emphasis on maintaining discipline in a force like Rab, Sheikh Hasina said all members of this force have to discharge their duties with patriotism, honesty, piety, skill and professionalism. ‘Maintaining discipline and carrying out superior authority’s orders is a must for the members of a force. Degradation of morality weakens the morale of a force,’ she said.

Home Minister Asaduzzman Khan Kamal and RAB Director General Benazir Ahmed also spoke at the function.

Later, the Prime Minister inaugurated the newly constructed office of RAB‐9 and unveiled the plaques of a number of RAB projects.

Earlier, a number of documentaries were screened on RAB activities.