Welcome to my Presentation“Bangladesh Ansar and VDP: A multi-dimensional force in human security

perspective”

Presented by:AD Ujjal Kumar Paul (AV- 173)

ADC, BD Ansar & VDP, Khulna & Trainee Officer of 34th BCS Officers’ Basic Training Course.

At a glance• Introduction• Legal ground for Ansar and VDP • Ansar and VDP: A multidimensional force• Traditional Security and Human Security• Role of Ansar and VDP as multidimensional

force in the Human Security perspective• Recommendations

IntroductionAnsar and VDP is a government recognised disciplined force:to help maintain safety and security in rural areas.to prepare for the socio-economic reconstruction of the country.To maintain law and orderto maintain public order in the remotest corners of the country

maintained large-scale migration of people between the two countries: India and Pakistan.joined the liberation war of Bangladesh during 1971

Legal ground for Ansar and VDP

1. Ansar Bahini Act (1995); 2. Battalion Ansar Act (1995); 3. Village Defence Party Act (1995).

According to “Ansar Bahini Act, 1995” under section 9 the multidimensional Functions of the force are:

(1) The main functions of the Force shall be:

a) to render assistance to the Government in public security measures b) to take part in any public welfare measures

(2) To assist to the following forces: a) the Army; b) the Navy; c) the Air Force; d) the Bangladesh Rifles; e) the Police; f) the Battalion Ansar

According to “Battalion Ansar Act (1995)” under section 8 the multidimensional Functions of the force are:

(1) The functions of the Battalion Ansar shall be-

a)to render assistance to the Government in any public security measures; b) to take part in any public welfare measures c) to take part in countering any calamity of the country; d) to perform such other actions as may be prescribed.

(2) To assist to the following forces: a) the Army; b) the Navy; c) the Air Force; d) the Bangladesh Rifles; e) the Police Force.

According to “Village Defence Party Act (1995)” under section 8 the multidimensional Functions of the force are:

(1) The main functions of the Village Defence Unit shall be:-

a) to take part in public welfare measures b) to render assistance in legal disciplinary and public security measures; c) to perform any functions prescribed by the Government.

(2) Subject to the policies made by the government can carry and use arms and ammunition.

Ansar and VDP: A multidimensional force

Village Defence Party:

to maintain a peace during national electionsto establish peace and security in rural area.conduct 40 different types of vocational and self-employment training programmesto implement many development projectsprovide an equal opportunity for both male and female volunteer members

Continuing………………………….Battalion Ansars:assisting the armed forces to ensure security

and national integrityworking in the Chittagong Hill Tracts for

counter insurgency operationsworking with the police to maintain law and

order and anti-terrorist operations.

Embodied Ansars: to guard important industries, export promotion zone,

airports, sea-ports, power stations, railway lines, bridges, buses, launches and KPIs.

Town Defence Party (TDP) working in urban area.

Ansar Guard Battalion (AGB)-ProposedTo give security to diplomatic zone.

Continuing………………………….

Traditional Security and Human Security

Traditional Security: is an older concept is a state-centered concept seeks to defend states from external aggression relies upon building up national power and military

strength

Human Security (Non-Traditional Security): is people-centered concept Focuses in protecting individuals Focuses in well-being of individuals

Role of Ansar and VDP as multidimensional force in the Human Security perspective

1. Political Security: Rail road and Highway Road Protection in Hortal Mob Control Election Duty

2. Economic Security Employment and self-employment Human Resources Development Women empowerment Poverty

Continuing……………….

3. Environmental Security: Natural CalamitiesDisaster management

4. Food Security: Assisting Mobile Court Educate Through Training Assisting Open Market Sell

5. Health Security: family planning awareness in helping the control of populationTraining in poultry, fisheries.

6. Personal Security:performs Policing while working in RAB & Policeensures the safety & security of the personnel and

the propertiesVDP is engaged to provide village security

Continuing……………….

7. Community Security:TerrorismRoute protectionArea protection Protection of settlersProvide social security and infrastructural

development

Continuing……………….

Recommendations

To ensure Economic security:prepare youths for job market can distribute through training programs

To ensure Food security: lead Mobile Court against Food Adulteration training programs about Agriculture &

livestock.

To ensure Health security:Lead Mobile Court against use of Formalin and

different chemicals into FoodParticipate in Vaccination and other Health issues.

To ensure Environmental securitycan be made the first responder in disaster

management. In disaster women & children can be rescued by

VDP members.

Continuing……………….

To ensure Personal security Can actively work against Human trafficking. Can actively work against extortion, theft, robbery, killing.

To ensure Community security Night guarding for the villagers. Road protection duties

To ensure Political security Can actively participate in maintaining law & order of election

centers. Can identify, inform and protect political and political

extremism.

Continuing……………….

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