Authorities must restore discipline in Ansar, address legitimate grievances

Amid huge opposition from the police department, the home minister, while talking to reporters on October 25, ruled out any provisions to empower Ansar battalion members to make arrests

Are the Ansar, who are not trained or structured for law enforcement, being primed to be used unfairly against the opposition during the election season?

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan today ruled out any chance to empower Ansar battalion members to make arrests

Do we need more of the same police?

Despite opposition from the police, Ansar battalion members are set to get powers to arrest offenders, frisk detainees, and seize goods.