Sheikh Mohammad Aman Hasan

Sheikh Mohammad Aman Hasan is a retired major general of the Bangladesh Army who served as director general of the Special Security Force under former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.[1] Earlier, he served as commandant in President Guard Regiment (PGR).

Major general
Sheikh Mohammad Aman Hasan
12th Director General of Special Security Force
In office
10 October 2012 – 10 April 2016
PresidentZillur Rahman
Abdul Hamid
Prime MinisterSheikh Hasina
Preceded byChowdhury Hasan Sarwardy
Succeeded byShafiqur Rahman
Personal details
Born (1960-04-15) April 15, 1960 (age 64)
Lohagara, East Pakistan, Pakistan
Awards Independence Day Award
Military service
Allegiance Bangladesh
Branch/service Bangladesh Army
Border Guard Bangladesh
Years of service1979-2016
Rank Major General
UnitEast Bengal Regiment
Commands
Battles/warsUNOSOM II
MONUSCO

Early life and education

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Hasan was born on 15 April 1960 in Narail District, East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). He completed his SSC and HSC from Jhenaidah Cadet College. He is a very close friend of Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Cousin and former Member of Parliament Sheikh Helal, they studied together in Jhenaidah Cadet College. He joined the Bangladesh Military Academy in 1979 and was commissioned in the Corps of Infantry. Aman is a graduate of National Defence University, China.

Career

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Hasan commanded two infantry battalions, two intelligence units, and two border guard battalions. He also served as deputy president in Inter Service Selection Board (ISSB). He served under blue helmet as a military observer in DR Congo and as a peacekeeper in Somalia. On 10 October 2012, he joined SSF as its director general by replacing Chowdhury Hasan Sarwardy.[2][3]

Personal life

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Hasan is married to Sohela Akter Shayamoli and the couple have two children.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "3 promoted as major generals". The Daily Star. 2012-09-07. Retrieved 2022-10-27.
  2. ^ "PM asks SSF not to alienate her from people on security grounds". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 2022-10-27.
  3. ^ "Newly appointed PSO of AFD adorned with Major Gen rank". The New Nation. Retrieved 2022-10-27.
  4. ^ শেখ মোহাম্মদ আমান হাসান / Sheikh Mohammed Aman Hassan (Major General)- 1960 - Update Running - Jessore, Jhenaidah, Magura, Narail. www.jessore.info. Retrieved 2022-10-27.