Mujibur Rahman (officer)

For other people with similar names, see Mujibur Rahman (disambiguation).

Major General

Mujibur Rahman

MG Mujibur Rahman at Palam Airport

Director General of Special Security Force

Incumbent

Assumed office
6 August 2018
President| Abdul Hamid
Prime Minister| Sheikh Hasina
Preceded by| Shafiqur Rahman (officer)
Personal details
Awards|  Senabahini Padak (SBP)
Oshamanno Sheba Padak(OSP)
Military service
Allegiance|  Bangladesh
Branch/service|  Bangladesh Army
Border Guard Bangladesh
Years of service| 1988-present
Rank|  Major General

Unit| Bangladesh Infantry Regiment
Commands|

* Director General of Special Security Force
* Additional Director General of Operations of the Rapid Action Battalion
* Additional Director General of BGB
* Commander of 46th Independent Infantry Brigade
* GSO of DGFI

Battles/wars|

* MONUSCO
* UNOSOM II

Police career
Unit| Rapid Action Battalion
Allegiance|  Bangladesh
Branch|  Bangladesh Police
Service years| 2010-2013
Rank|  Additional Director
Website| https://ssf.gov.bd

Mujibur 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]

## Early life[edit]

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[edit]

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 Obaidul Quader

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]

SSF Chief Major General Mujibur Rahman alongside Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during her arrival at G20 Summit at Palam Airforce Airport, in New Delhi

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 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 an helicopter, in an offensive against an Sundarban criminal gang, resulting in 5 dead.[3] 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.[2]

Holey Artisan

The 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.[4][5][6][7]

On 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.[8]

## Personal life[edit]

He is married to Mrs Tasrin Mujib. The couple has two sons and one daughter.[9]

## References[edit]

1. ^ "PMO accords reception to officials". New Age. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
2. ^ a b c d "Leadership". ssf.gov.bd. SSF. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
3. ^ "Operation Sundarbans: 5 killed". bd news 24.
4. ^ "Dhaka cafe standoff: At least 13 hostages rescued as siege ends". CNN. 24 November 2023.
5. ^ "Bangladesh PM Hasina says 13 hostages rescued alive from Gulshan café". bd news 24.
6. ^ "eadly Dhaka siege (Afternoon Lead) Six terrorists killed, 13 hostages rescued after deadly Dhaka siege (Afternoon Lead)". Business Standard.
7. ^ "Police to face challenge with courage: DMP Commissioner". jago news 24.
8. ^ "Shafiqur made CGS, Mujibur new DG of SSF". The Independent. Dhaka. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
9. ^ "Home". ssf.gov.bd. Retrieved 29 November 2021.