Railway Nirapatta Bahini () is a specialized security force under the state owned Bangladesh Railway responsible for providing security to railways and trains. It is under the Ministry of Railways. Md Ashabul Islam is the Chief Commandant East zone of Railway Nirapatta Bahini.
History Railway Nirapatta Bahini was established in 1976 through the Railway Nirapatta Bahini Ordinance. The Railway Nirapatta Bahini Ordinance of 1976 was repealed and replaced with an updated ordinance in 2016. In 2006, personnel of the Bahini were accused of extorting passengers in the Eastern Zone.
As of 2013, Railway Nirapatta Bahini had about two thousand personnel. It worked with Railway Police to ensure the safety and security of the rail system in Bangladesh. In 2019, the 11th batch of the Railway Nirapatta Bahini graduated and completed their passing parade at Paksey, Pabna District.
Ranks Senior officers
Chief Commandant Commandant Assistant Commandant
Junior officers Chief Inspector Inspector Sub Inspector Assistant Sub Inspector
Junior ranks Havildar Naik Sepoy
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