Sayed Tareq Hussain
Syed Tareq Hussain OSP | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Tareq in 2024 | |
| Born | 1969 (age 56–57) |
| Allegiance |  Bangladesh |
Branch |  Bangladesh Army |
Service years | 1989 – present |
Rank | Major General |
| Unit | East Bengal Regiment |
| Commands |
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| Awards | Oshamanno Sheba Padak (OSP) |
| Education | Bangladesh Military Academy |
Syed Tareq Hussain OSP, awc, psc is a major general of Bangladesh Army and currently serving as the ambassador of Bangladesh to Kuwait.[1][2] Earlier, he was senior directing staff (army) at National Defence College. Prior to that, he was commandant of Bangladesh Ordnance Factory.[3]
Career
Hussain served in the Bangladesh Army headquarters in charge of Inspection, Research & Technical Development Directorate with the rank of brigadier general in 2020.[4] In December 2020, he was promoted to major general and appointed general officer commanding of the 19th Infantry Division based in Shahid Salahuddin Cantonment.[4] He was a member of the Central Committee of Proyash.[5]
On 27 March 2021, Hussain hosted Indian veterans of the Bangladesh Liberation war at Shahid Salahuddin Cantonment in Ghatail.[6] He was the chief patron of Ghatail Cantonment English School.[7] In May 2024, he appointed as ambassador of Bangladesh to Kuwait.
Personal life
In personal life, he is happily married to Bilkis Begum Simi and the couple is blessed with two daughters. His hobby includes reading books, listening to music and playing golf.
References
- ↑ "Maj Gen Syed Tareq named Bangladesh ambassador to Kuwait". The Financial Express. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ↑ "Roll of honor". Bangladesh National Portal. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ↑ "Army chief inaugurates Int'l military exercise 'Shantir Ogroshena'". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2021-07-25.
- 1 2 "Major shuffle in the top brass of Bangladesh Army". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2021-07-25.
- ↑ "Committee". proyash.edu.bd. Archived from the original on 2021-07-25. Retrieved 2021-07-25.
- ↑ "Indian fighters involved in 1971 Liberation War visit Tangail". The Daily Star. 2021-03-27. Retrieved 2021-07-25.
- ↑ "Chief Patron – Ghatail Cantonment English School". Archived from the original on 2021-07-25. Retrieved 2021-07-25.