S. M. Salahuddin Islam
S. M. Salahuddin Islam | |
|---|---|
 Islam in Bangabhaban in 2023 | |
| Native name | এস এম সালাহ উদ্দিন ইসলাম |
| Allegiance |  Bangladesh |
| Service |  Bangladesh Army |
| Years of service | 1987-present |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Unit | East Bengal Regiment |
| Commands |
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| Battles / wars | MONUSCO Chittagong Hill Tracts Conflict |
| Awards |  Bir Protik.svg){kind=small} Independence Day Award |
S. M. Salahuddin Islam is a major general of the Bangladesh Army and Military Secretary to the President of Bangladesh.[1] Prior to that, he was Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Export Processing Zone Authority.[2]
Career
Islam was commissioned in the infantry corp in 1987. He served in the 21st Battalion of the East Bengal Regiment in Chittagong hill tracts. He had also commanded units of Rapid Action Battalion, President Guard Regiment, and Special Security Force. He was deployed in the United Nation peacekeeping operations in Congo (DRC). He received Bir Protik award for his operations in Chittagong hill tracts.[3]
On 10 March 2019, he was appointed Chairman of the Bangladesh Export Processing Zone Authority.[3] He is a director of Hotels International Limited, the holding company of Pan Pacific Sonargaon.[4]
References
- ^ sun, daily. "Maj Gen Salahuddin new military secy to President, Maj Gen Moshfequr BUP VC". daily sun. Retrieved 2021-11-09.
- ^ "BEPZA signs US$ 56m new investment agreement". bangladeshpost.net. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority". bepza.gov.bd. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ "Board of Directors – HIL". hil-bd.org. Retrieved 10 October 2020.