Mohammad Saiful Abedin

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Mohammad Saiful Abedin
Major General Saiful Abedin at the DSCSC 2016-17 graduation ceremony (cropped).jpg
BornAbedin in 2017
AllegianceFlag of Bangladesh.svg  Bangladesh
Branch
Service years1986–2022
Rank Major General
Unit Bangladesh Infantry Regiment
Commands
Conflicts UNOCI
UNIKOM
AwardsSword of Honour (BMA)
Bishishto Seba Padak (BSP)

Mohammad Saiful Abedin, BSP, ndc, psc is a retired major general in the Bangladesh Army. He most notably served as the director general of DGFI. [1]

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Early life and education

Abedin graduated from Mirzapur Cadet College in 1984. He was selected at the ISSB for the 15th (BMA) Long Course and was commissioned in the East Bengal Regiment on 25 Dec 1986. He was awarded with the coveted 'Sword of Honour' for best all-round performance and 'Osmani Gold Medal' for best academic performance at his commission. [2]

He obtained Bachelor of Science from Chittagong University, Masters in Defence Studies from National University of Bangladesh and Master of Business Administration from Royal Roads University, Canada. At present he is pursuing M.Phil. on strategy and development under Bangladesh University of Professionals and PhD on international relations under Jahangirnagar University. [2]

Career

He served as 2 i/c of Delta Company of 4th East Bengal Regiment, as well as ADC to General Mohammad Abdul Latif, the DG of Bangladesh Rifles from 1991 to 1992. Abedin was the adjutant of Mymensingh Girls' Cadet College. [2] He also served in 71 Mechanized Brigade as commander. [1] [2]

He was general officer commanding (GOC) of the 24th Infantry Division and area commander, Chattogram Area. [3] He is the former director general of DGFI. [1] He previously served as commandant of Defence Services Command & Staff College (DSCSC). [1]

He retired from active service in July 2022.

Controversies

In 2017, Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha alleged that Major General Abedin coerced him into resigning following a Supreme Court verdict that annulled the 16th amendment of the Bangladesh Constitution. Justice Sinha claimed that Major General Abedin met him in his chambers, expressing dissatisfaction with the judgment and suggesting he take a leave of absence. Subsequently, Justice Sinha reported being placed under house arrest and facing intimidation, leading to his resignation. [4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Changes in top army positions". The Daily Star. 2017-02-17. Archived from the original on 2017-02-17. Retrieved 2017-02-17.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Biography of Commandant - DSCSC". 2017-02-17. Archived from the original on 2017-02-17. Retrieved 2017-02-17.
  3. ↑ "170 army personnel have lost their lives since independence, trying to keep the peace in CHT". The Business Standard. 2021-11-21. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
  4. ↑ "Bangladesh: Ex-chief justice alleges he was 'forced' to resign'". aljazeera. 28 Sep 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
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