The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) did not open fire on students and protesters, said Lt Col Md Munim Ferdous, head of RAB's media wing.
He made the statement during a press conference on Wednesday at Dhaka's Kawran Bazar.
"RAB did not open fire on the students or the public. If there are any complaints from journalists, we will look into them," said the RAB official.
In response to another question, Munim clarified that only tear gas shells and sound grenades were deployed from RAB helicopters. Several actions had been taken by RAB Headquarters in relation to this matter, he added.
The RAB official further emphasised that while members of other forces may have gone on strike, no RAB members participated in such a strike, nor did any flee their duties.
‘RAB had no negligence’
Denying any negligence in their duties over the reported escape of ex-home minister Asaduzzaman Khan, Chief of RAB's media wing Lt Col Munim Ferdous on Wednesday said it has been performing its duties assigned to it properly.
He came up with the remark in response to a question from reporters over the RAB's role after a private television channel released a video showing the former home minister strolling through a park in Kolkata.
The video sparked widespread debate about the role of law enforcement agencies in preventing the fleeing of ex-ministers or MPs of the ousted government.
He said, "We do not want to say there was any carelessness or negligence from RAB. We are fulfilling the responsibilities assigned to us to the best of our abilities. Within our scope of work, we have taken the necessary actions."
