Mohammad Humayun Kabir
Mohammad Humayan Kabir | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1965 (age 59) |
| Allegiance |  Bangladesh |
| Service |  Bangladesh Army |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Commands |
|
| Battles / wars | |
Mohammad Humayan Kabir is a two star rank Bangladesh Army officer. A Major General and the present Force Commander of United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP).[1] He previously served as Commandant of the Bangladesh Military Academy & as General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 17 infantry division.
Education
He holds three master’s degrees, in international security and strategy from King's College London (2013); in business administration from the University of Dhaka (2002-2005); and in defence studies from Bangladesh National University (1998-1999). He is also a graduate of the Royal College of Defence Studies, United Kingdom (2012-2013), and the United States Army Command and General Staff College (1999-2000).[2]
Career
As a Brigadier General, he commanded an infantry brigade and served as Director of Military Operations Directorate for the Bangladesh Army. He commanded 17 infantry division (Sylhet) from 2013 to 2016 .He has also served as Commandant of the Bangladesh Military Academy.[2][3]
UN Mission
Kabir served as a Military Observer with the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) from 2002 to 2003, and with the United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) from 1995 to 1996.
On 26 July 2016 UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appointed Major General Mohammad Humayun Kabir as Force Commander of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). He succeeded Major General Kristin Lund the first female Force Commander in the UN.[2]
Personal life
Kabir was born in 1965. He is married and has three children.
References
- ^ "সাইপ্রাসে ফোর্স কমান্ডার হিসেবে যোগদানের উদ্দেশ্যে সেনা কর্মকর্তার ঢাকা ত্যাগ". ISPR. 2016-10-05. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- ^ a b c "Secretary-General Appoints Major General Mohammad Humayun Kabir of Bangladesh Force Commander of United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus | Meetings Coverage and Press Releases". www.un.org. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- ^ Sun, The Daily. "Humayun Kabir leaves for New York". Humayun Kabir leaves for New York | daily-sun.com. Retrieved 2016-11-17.