M. A. Matin | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance |  Pakistan (before 1971) Bangladesh |
| Service/ |  Pakistan Army  Bangladesh Army |
| Years of service | 1965-2001 |
| Rank |  Major General  |
| Unit | East Bengal Regiment |
| Commands held |
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| Battles/wars | Bangladesh Liberation War Chittagong Hill Tracts Conflict |
| Awards |  Bir Protik |
M. A. Matin, Bir Protik is a retired two star rank Bangladesh Army officer and Advisor of Caretaker Government led by Fakhruddin Ahmed. [1]
Matin served in the Bangladesh Army, retiring with the rank of Major General. He was appointed advisor to the Caretaker Government of Bangladesh on 14 January 2007. [2] He was placed in charge of the ministry of Home Affairs. [3]
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