Mizanur Rahman Shamim
Mizanur Rahman Shameem (Bengali: মিজানুর রহমান শামীম) is a Lieutenant General in the Bangladesh Army who is currently principal staff officer of the Prime Minister's Office, Armed Forces Division. Before that he served as General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 9th Infantry Division and Area Commander of Savar Area. Prior to join the current appointment, he served as GOC of the 24th Infantry Division and Area Commander, Chattagram Area. He also served as Director General of Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party. He also served as the GOC of the 19th Infantry Division and Area Commander, Ghatail Area. He served as the Director of National Security Intelligence (NSI) and commanded one Infantry Brigades in Bogura. He won a gallantry award (Bir Protik) for conduct of an operation in Chittagong Hill tracts.
Lieutenant General Mizanur Rahman Shameem BP, OSP, BAM, ndc, psc | |
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| 16th Principal Staff Officer of Armed Forces Division | |
| Assumed office 29 December 2023 | |
| President | Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
| Preceded by | Waker-uz-Zaman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 January 1968 Barisal, East Pakistan, Pakistan (now Barishal, Bangladesh) |
| Awards | Bir Protik Oshamanno Sheba Padak(OSP) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Bangladesh |
| Branch/service | Bangladesh Army |
| Years of service | 1987 - Present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | Bangladesh Infantry Regiment |
| Commands |
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| Battles/wars | Chittagong Hill Tracts Conflict |