Mojibur Rahman (officer)

Mojibur Rahman SBP, OSP, PBGMS, PPMS, ndc, psc is a major general in the Bangladesh Army and the current director general of the Special Security Force.[1]

For other people with similar names, see Mujibur Rahman (disambiguation).
Major General
Mojibur Rahman
MG Mojibur Rahman at OR Tambo International Airport
Director General of Special Security Force
Assumed office
6 August 2018
PresidentAbdul Hamid
Prime MinisterSheikh Hasina
Preceded byShafiqur Rahman (officer)
Personal details
Awards Senabahini Padak (SBP)
Oshamanno Sheba Padak(OSP)
Websitehttps://ssf.gov.bd
Military service
Allegiance Bangladesh
Branch/service Bangladesh Army
Years of service1988-present
Rank Major General
UnitBangladesh Infantry Regiment
Commands
Battles/wars

Early life

Rahman was born on 16 June 1968 in Narayanganj District. His father, AKM Bazlur Rahman was a valiant freedom fighter, devoted language movement activist, close companion of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and recipient of Independence Award. His uncle, R.K Chowdhury was a freedom fighter, political advisor of the 2nd and 3rd sector in the liberation war, and former treasurer of Awami League.[2]

Career
Major General Mujibur Rahman (left) with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Deputy Minister Parks Tau at OR Tambo International Airport
Director General of SSF Major General Mujibur Rahman accompanying Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her visit to Kotalipara alongside Minister of Road Transport and Bridges right

Rahman was commissioned in the 18th long course of the Bangladesh Military Academy in the Infantry corps on 24 June 1988. He graduated from the Defence Services Command and Staff College. He graduated from the National University, Bangladesh. He completed his master's degree in Defence and Strategic Studies from the University of Madras in India. He Completed his NDC course from National Defence College, India. He taught at the School of Infantry and Tactics. He took the role as instructor of weapon and tactical wing. He served as chief instructor of tactical wing in School of Infantry and Tactics and Directing Staff in prestigious Defence Services Command and Staff College, Mirpur.[2]

United Nations Peacekeeping Mission

DG of SSF Mujibur Rahman and Sheikh Rehana alongside Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arriving at OR Tambo International Airport for XV BRICS Summit

Rahman has served under the blue helmet as contingent member in United Nations Mission in Somalia and Congo.[2]

Rahman served as the General Staff Officer of Military Intelligence Directorate and Directorate General of Forces Intelligence. He was the Additional Director General of Operations of the Rapid Action Battalion.[2] He served as the Commander, 46th Independent Infantry Brigade. He served as the Additional Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh. On 31 July 2018, he was promoted to Major General. He took over the command of SSF on 6 August 2018.[3]

Personal life

He is married to Mrs Tasrin Mujib. The couple has two sons and one daughter.[4]

References
  1. "PMO accords reception to officials". New Age. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  2. "Leadership". ssf.gov.bd. SSF. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  3. "Shafiqur made CGS, Mujibur new DG of SSF". The Independent. Dhaka. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  4. "Home". ssf.gov.bd. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
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