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 | |
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12th Director General of Special Security Force | |
In office 10 October 2012 – 10 April 2016 | |
President | Zillur Rahman Abdul Hamid |
Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
Preceded by | Chowdhury Hasan Sarwardy |
Succeeded by | Shafiqur Rahman |
Personal details | |
Born | Lohagara, East Pakistan, Pakistan | April 15, 1960
Awards | Independence Day Award |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Bangladesh |
Branch/service | Bangladesh Army Border Guard Bangladesh |
Years of service | 1979-2016 |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | East Bengal Regiment |
Commands |
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Battles/wars | UNOSOM II MONUSCO |
Early life and education
editHasan 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
editHasan 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
editHasan is married to Sohela Akter Shayamoli and the couple have two children.[4]
References
edit- ^ "3 promoted as major generals". The Daily Star. 2012-09-07. Retrieved 2022-10-27.
- ^ "PM asks SSF not to alienate her from people on security grounds". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 2022-10-27.
- ^ "Newly appointed PSO of AFD adorned with Major Gen rank". The New Nation. Retrieved 2022-10-27.
- ^ শেখ মোহাম্মদ আমান হাসান / Sheikh Mohammed Aman Hassan (Major General)- 1960 - Update Running - Jessore, Jhenaidah, Magura, Narail. www.jessore.info. Retrieved 2022-10-27.