Commander Arafat Islam Assumes Role as New RAB Spokesperson

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has appointed Commander Arafat Islam as the new Director of the Legal and Media Wing, succeeding Commander Khandaker Al Moin. Commander Arafat officially took over his new position on Wednesday, as confirmed by Senior Assistant Director ASP ANM Imran Khan of RAB’s Law and Media Wing. A seasoned officer of the Bangladesh Navy, Commander Arafat embarked on his military journey as an officer cadet with the 35th BMA Long Course in 1995. Commissioned in the executive branch on July 1, 1997, he joined RAB on December 26, 2022. Serving as the captain of RAB-13 from January 20, 2023, until April 23 of this year, Commander Arafat’s leadership has been commendable. ASP ANM Imran Khan highlighted Commander Arafat’s distinguished service, particularly his tenure as deputy director of RAB-4 and RAB-5 from 2007 to 2009. Commander Arafat’s contributions extend beyond RAB, as he made significant strides in the Bangladesh Coast Guard, demonstrating exceptional efficiency. His remarkable service also includes international deployments in United Nations Peacekeeping Missions in Lebanon and South Sudan. In recognition of his professional excellence, Commander Arafat received prestigious awards such as the Bangladesh Police Medal (BPM), Navy Medal of Excellence (NUP) from the Bangladesh Navy, and President Coast Guard Medal (PCGM) from the Coast Guard during his tenure with RAB. Furthermore, he earned accolades such as the Admiral’s Commendation and the Force Commander’s Commendation from the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission.