Mujibur Rahman (Bengali: মজিবুর রহমান) is a former Bangladeshi military officer who was the longest serving director general of the Special Security Force. Prior to his dismissal on 11 September 2024, he served as general officer commanding of Army Training and Doctrine Command.[2][3][4] Before that, he was Quartermaster general at Army Headquarters.[5] He came to the limelight in 2016, as the Operational Commander who carried out Operation Thunderbolt during the Holey Artisan Attack.[6]
Mujibur Rahman | |
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 Mujibur Rahman at Palam Airport | |
| 14th Director General of Special Security Force | |
| In office 6 August 2018 – 25 February 2024 | |
| President | Abdul Hamid Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
| Preceded by | Shafiqur Rahman |
| Succeeded by | Nazmul Hasan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 June 1968 Narayanganj, East Pakistan, Pakistan |
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| Awards |  Senabahini Padak (SBP) Oshamanno Sheba Padak(OSP)Bangla Academy Literary Award[1] |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Bangladesh |
| Branch/service |  Bangladesh Army  Border Guard Bangladesh |
| Years of service | 1988-2024 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Unit | Bangladesh Infantry Regiment |
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| Battles/wars | |
| Police career | |
| Unit | Rapid Action Battalion |
| Allegiance | Bangladesh |
| Branch |  Bangladesh Police |
| Service years | 2010-2012 |
| Rank |  Additional Director |
He is also the recipient of Bangla Academy Literary Award 2023.[7]
Early life
editRahman 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.[8]
Career
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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 and The Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Tamil Nadu, India. 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 besides he completed Mid Carrier Course in Pakistan. 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.[8]
United Nations Peacekeeping Mission
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Rahman has served under the blue helmet as contingent member in United Nations Mission in Somalia and Congo.[8]
Rahman served as the General Staff Officer of Military Intelligence Directorate and Directorate General of Forces Intelligence.He served as the Additional Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh. He was the Additional Director General of Operations of the Rapid Action Battalion. As Head of Operations, he led a team of 150 RAB officers, receiving air support from a helicopter, in an offensive against an Sundarban criminal gang, resulting in 5 dead.[9] He served as the Commander, 46th Independent Infantry Brigade. As Operational Commander of 1st Para-Commando Battalion as Brig Gen, Rahman led Operation Thunderbolt during the Holey Artisan attack.[8]
Holey Artisan attack
editThe rescue operation was ordered by the Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and was named Operation Thunderbolt. The operation was led by 1st Para-Commando Battalion under the leadership of Operational Commander Brig Gen Mujibur Rahman. Nearly 12 hours after the attack, the operation was declared over by Rahman. The operation ended with rescue of 13 hostages and 5 terrorists were killed while the 6th one was captured alive.[10][11][12][13]
Promotion and Conclusion of Security Force Career
editOn 31 July 2018, he was promoted to Major General. He took over the command of SSF on 6 August 2018. Since then he resides at the Ganabhaban along with the Prime Minister and has been accompanying her on her events and foreign visits.[14] He was sacked after the fall of the Awami League government the resignation of Sheikh Hasina.[15]
Personal life
editHe is married to Mrs Tasrin Mujib. The couple has two sons and one daughter.[16]
References
edit- ^ "16 get Bangla Academy award 2023". The Daily Star. 2024-01-25. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ "Lt Gen Mujibur dismissed, Saiful sent on forced retirement". Prothom Alo. 12 September 2024. Archived from the original on 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Ex DGFI DG Saiful sent on forced retirement, Lt Gen Mujibur Rahman sacked". The Business Standard. 12 September 2024.
- ^ "Quartermaster General of Bangladesh Army Lt Gen Md Mujibur Rahman speaks at the joint exercise between US and Bangladesh army titled TIGER Lightning 2024 at Rajendrapur Cantonment, Gazipur on Monday". Daily Sun (Bangladesh). 23 April 2024.
- ^ "PMO accords reception to officials". New Age. Archived from the original on 2023-06-13. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
- ^ "Dhaka cafe standoff: At least 13 hostages rescued as siege ends". CNN. 24 November 2023.
- ^ "16 get Bangla Academy award 2023". The Daily Star. 2024-01-25. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ a b c d "Leadership". ssf.gov.bd. SSF. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
- ^ "Operation Sundarbans: 5 killed". bd news 24.
- ^ "Dhaka cafe standoff: At least 13 hostages rescued as siege ends". CNN. 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Bangladesh PM Hasina says 13 hostages rescued alive from Gulshan café". bd news 24.
- ^ "eadly Dhaka siege (Afternoon Lead) Six terrorists killed, 13 hostages rescued after deadly Dhaka siege (Afternoon Lead)". Business Standard.
- ^ "Police to face challenge with courage: DMP Commissioner". jago news 24.
- ^ "Shafiqur made CGS, Mujibur new DG of SSF". The Independent. Dhaka. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
- ^ "Lt Gen Mujibur dismissed, Saiful sent on forced retirement". Prothom Alo. 2024-09-12. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ "Home". ssf.gov.bd. Retrieved 29 November 2021.