Jahangir Harun

Md Jahangir Harun
Born (1966-07-16) 16 July 1966
Allegiance Bangladesh
Branch
 Bangladesh Army
Service years
1989 – 2022
Rank
Major General
Service numberBA - 3575
UnitEast Bengal Regiment
Commands
AwardsSena Gourab Padak(SGP)

Jahangir Harun SGP, ndc, afwc, psc is a retired major general in the Bangladesh Army. He was GOC of the 33rd Infantry Division and area commander, Cumilla Area.[1] Prior to joining there, he served as commandant of Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operation Training (BIPSOT).

Career

He was commissioned with the 20th BMA Long Course on 23 June 1989.[2] Harun served as commander of the PGR when he was a brigadier general.[3] During the Corona pandemic, he played a pivotal role to control to raise awareness about coronavirus.[4] Under his supervision, 33 Infantry Division celebrated Armed Forces Day by awarded one thousand freedom fighters and their families.[5] He also serves as chairman of the governing body of Mainamati Golf and Country Club.

References

  1. ↑ "Army donates Covid protective materials to Cumilla health division". The Asian Age. Bangladesh. Retrieved 2021-12-04.
  2. ↑ "Commissioning Date" (PDF).
  3. ↑ "PM for chain of command in armed forces". Prothom Alo. 5 July 2018. Retrieved 2021-12-04.
  4. ↑ "General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 33 Infantry Division of Bangladesh Army and Area Commander of Cumilla Cantonment Major General Md Jahangir Harun speaks as the chief guest at a view exchange meeting to raise awareness about coronavirus. The meeting was held at the conference room of Noakhali DC office on Sunday presided over by the Deputy Commissioner Mohammed Khurshed Alam Khan". Daily Sun. 2 August 2021. Retrieved 2021-12-04.
  5. ↑ "33 infantry Division awarded one thousand freedom fighters on Armed Forces Day". Daily Bangladesh. 2021-11-21. Archived from the original on 2021-12-04. Retrieved 2021-12-04.