The Dark Alliance: RAB, RAW, and the Fraudulent Marriage Pipeline to the West
For years, Bangladesh has been a hotbed of covert intelligence operations, with RAW (India’s Research and Analysis Wing) heavily influencing the country’s security landscape. Between 2018 and 2024, RAW’s activities in Bangladesh escalated, particularly in connection with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB). This relationship not only shaped political and security dynamics but also facilitated a series of fraudulent activities, including money laundering and sham marriages to secure legal status in the United States and Canada. RAW’s Deep Influence on RAB and Bangladesh’s Security RAW’s involvement in Bangladesh dates back decades, but its influence became more pronounced during the Awami League’s tenure. One of the most shocking allegations is RAW’s role in the 2009 BDR mutiny, which strategically weakened Bangladesh’s military command structure. By infiltrating RAB, RAW gained a direct hand in the country’s law enforcement and intelligence gathering, ensuring their agents had access...