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BUP-VC-APPOINTMENT
Major General Moshfequr Rahman appointed BUP VC
DHAKA, Jan 4, 2021 (BSS) – Major General Md Moshfequr Rahman has been appointed as new vice-chancellor (VC) of the military run Bangladesh University Professionals (BUP).
Chancellor of the university President M Abdul Hamid appointed Moshfequr Rahman as the new VC on December 28, 2020, said a press release here today.
The newly appointed VC already joined his office on Thursday last, the release said, adding that prior to joining the BUP, he served as the Area Commander of Logistic Area of Bangladesh Army.
In his colorful career, Moshfequr served as the GOC of the 11th Infantry Division and the Director General of the Directorate General Defence Purchase.
He also served as an instructor in School of Infantry and Tactics, Defense Services Command and Staff College, and National Defense College.
His other important appointments include Staff Officer, US Central Command Headquarters, Florida, Chief Evaluator, Army Training and Doctrine Command, and Commandant, Bangladesh Infantry Regimental Center. Under the United Nations’ banner, Moshfequr participated in Iraq-Kuwait mission as a member of 1st Bangladesh Contingent.
He was awarded with the Army Medal of Glory (SGP) for his special contribution to military training. For topping in three army level courses Major General Moshfeq was awarded with the Army Medal of Excellence (SUP).
He obtained Master Degrees in Defense Studies, Security Studies and Strategic Studies from the National University of Bangladesh, Bangladesh University of Professionals and Madras University in India respectively.
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