Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq
General Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq ndc,psc | |
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জেনারেল আবু বেলাল মোঃ শফিউল হক | |
Gen. A.B.M. Shafiul Haque in 2017 | |
Chief of Army Staff | |
In office 25 June 2015 – 25 June 2018[1] | |
President | Abdul Hamid |
Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
Preceded by | General Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan |
Personal details | |
Born |
1 December 1958 Noakhali, Bangladesh |
Alma mater |
Dhaka University BNU BUP BMA USACGSC |
Awards | 'Sword of Honor' from Bangladesh Military Academy in 1978 |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Bangladesh |
Service/branch | Bangladesh Army |
Years of service | 18 June 1978 – Present |
Rank |
General |
Unit | Armored Corps |
Commands |
33rd Infantry Division, Comilla 19th Infantry Division, Tangail Principal Staff Officer of the Armed Forces Division Chief Instructor of Defense Services Command and Staff College, Mirpur |
Battles/wars |
UNIIMOG UNMEE |
Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq (Bengali: আবু বেলাল মুহাম্মদ শফিউল হক ; born December 1958), is a Bangladeshi general and the current head of the Bangladesh Army, in office since 25 June 2015.[2] Huq most recently served as the Principal Staff Officer, Prime Minister's Office, Armed Forces Division.[3] He has also served as an Aide-de-Camp to the President of Bangladesh.[4] Huq is the recipient of Sword of Honour. ABM Shafiul Huq was commissioned in the armored corps of the Bangladesh Army in June 1978.[5]
Early life
Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq was born on December 1958 in Kabirahat, Noakhali.[6] Belal obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Dhaka University and master's degree on ‘Defense Studies’ from National University Bangladesh and Masters in Philosophy from Bangladesh University of Professionals. His brother Annisul Huq was elected Mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation in April 2015.[7] He is married and has two children, son and a daughter.
Military career
ABM Huq received formal education from Dhaka University and afterward attended Bangladesh Military Academy. After completion of training, he was commissioned in armored corps on 18 June 1978. He was adjudged as the best all round cadet of his batch and was awarded with Sword of Honor (an award given to the best meritorious cadet in Bangladeshi military forces). In a distinguished career spanning almost 37 years, Huq has hold a variety of command, staff and instructional appointments. As a staff he served as the 'Aide-De-camp' (ADC) to the President of Bangladesh, Brigade Major (BM) of an Infantry Brigade and Colonel Staff of an Infantry Division. He commanded two tank units, three brigades (one armored and two infantry) and two divisions (19th and 33rd). He also served as Military Secretary and Adjutant General of the army.[8]
UN missions
From 1988 to 1989, Shafiul Huq served as a Military Observer with the United Nations Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group (UNIIMOG). Huq was appointed Deputy Force Commander and Chief Military Observer of [UNMEE] on 4 January 2007.
Personal life
Belal's wife name is Shoma. They have a son and a daughter.[9]
References
- ↑ http://www.theindependentbd.com/home/printnews/5207
- ↑ "Gen Belal new army chief". TheDailyStar. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
- ↑ "Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq made army chief". newagebd. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
- ↑ "Lieutenant General Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq, ndc, psc". afd.gov.bd. Armed Forces Division. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
- ↑ "Brigadier General Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq". United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
- ↑ "CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF". BANGLADESH ARMY.
- ↑ "Lt Gen Abu Belal Shafiul Huq new army chief". daily-industry.com. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
- ↑ "Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq, ndc, psc". afd.gov.bd. Armed Forces Division. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
- ↑ http://thedailynewnation.com/news/55868/lt-gen-belal-new-army-chief.html
Military offices | ||
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Preceded by Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan |
Chief of Army Staff 2015 – onward |
Succeeded by |
Preceded by Abdul Wadud |
Principal Staff Officer of the Armed Forces Division 2013 – 2015 |
Succeeded by Md Mainul Islam |