Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman (officer)

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Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman

GUP ndc psc
AllegianceFlag of Bangladesh.svg  Bangladesh
Service / branchAir Force Ensign of Bangladesh.svg  Bangladesh Air Force
Years of service1987 2024
Rank British RAF OF-7.svg Air Vice Marshal
BAF Air Vice-Marshal Star Plate.svg
Unit No 18 Squadron BAF
Commands
  • Air Headquarters
  • Ambassador of Bangladesh to Indonesia
  • AOC Matiur Base Jashore
  • Commandant, No 101 Squadron BAF
  • CAAB, Air Headquarters
  • Director Flight Safety
Battles / wars

Air Vice Marshal Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman, GUP ndc psc is a retired Bangladesh Air Force officer. He was last appointed as Bangladeshi Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia before his retirement. [1] Prior to that, he was the Air officer commanding of Jashore Air Base, often known as Matiur Airbase.

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Education

Mostafizur Rahman was commissioned in the Bangladesh Air Force in 1987. He obtained his bachelor's degree in aeronautics from Rajshahi University, master's degree in social welfare from Dhaka University and master's degree in security from Bangladesh University of Professionals. [2]

Military Career

Mostafizur was commissioned in 13 GD(P) of Bangladesh Air Force in 1987 from Bangladesh Air Force Academy. During his illustrious military career, he has served in various commands which includes Ambassador to Indonesia of Bangladesh, Commandant 101 Squadron and AOC Matiur Base. He served key roles in UN missions in congo twice and in kuwait once. He played an important role in 1990s Chittagong insurgencies.

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References

  1. "Air Vice Marshal Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman". The Business Standard. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
  2. "Air Vice Marshal Mostafizur new Bangladesh ambassador to Indonesia". Dhaka Tribune. 2020-10-11. Retrieved 2021-12-16.