M. A. Matin (officer)

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M. A. Matin
Allegiance Pakistan (before 1971)
 Bangladesh
Service/branch Pakistan Army
 Bangladesh Army
Years of service1965-2001
Rank Major General
UnitEast Bengal Regiment
Commands held
Battles/warsBangladesh 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]

Career[edit]

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]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Rahman, Syedur. Historical Dictionary of Bangladesh. Scarecrow Press. pp. xvii. ISBN 9780810874534. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  2. ^ "5 advisers sworn in". The Daily Star. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  3. ^ Islam, Shariful; Mollah, Shaheen (18 September 2008). "Crime dons active ahead of Eid, polls". The Daily Star. Retrieved 1 February 2017.