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Md. Harun Ur Rashid

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DG
Addl. IGP
Md. Harun Ar Rashid
মোঃ হারুন অর রশিদ
11th Director General of Rapid Action Battalion
Assumed office
5 June 2024
PresidentMohammed Shahabuddin
Prime MinisterSheikh Hasina
Preceded byM Khurshid Hossain
Personal details
BornMunshiganj, Bangladesh
Alma mater
Police Training
Bangladesh Police Academy
Known forDirector General - Rapid Action Battalion
Awards Bangladesh Police Medal (Bravery) – BPM
Police career
Unit
Allegiance Bangladesh
DepartmentCriminal Investigation Department
Branch Bangladesh Police
Service years1995-present
StatusActive
Rank Additional IGP
Websitewww.rab.gov.bd

Md. Harun Ar Rashid is a Bangladeshi police officer and incumbent Director General of Rapid Action Battalion.[1] Prior to join, He was Additional Inspector General (HRM) of the Police Headquarters.[2]

Career

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Rashid joined the Police Cadre as Assistant Superintendent of Police in 1995.[3]

In April 2013, Rashid was transferred from the Criminal Investigation Department to the 3rd Armed Police Battalion.[4]

Rashid was transferred from police headquarters to Police Telecom and Information Management in November 2017.[5]

In January 2022, Rashid was promoted to Additional Inspector General of Police while serving as the head of the Mymensingh Range Police.[6]

Barrister Rashid was appointed as Director General of Rapid Action Battalion in May 2024.[1] He had succeed M Khurshid Hossain in June 2024.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Barrister Harun-Ar-Rashid made new RAB DG". The Business Standard. 2024-05-29. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  2. ^ বাংলাদেশ, Daily Bangladesh :: ডেইলি. "Harun Ur Rashid named RAB DG". Daily Bangladesh. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  3. ^ "Barrister Harun Ur Rashid - BASIS SoftExpo 2023". BASIS SoftExpo. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  4. ^ "Shake-up in police dept". The Daily Star. 2013-04-23. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  5. ^ "15 DIGs transferred". Risingbd Online Bangla News Portal. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  6. ^ "7 DIGs to be promoted to Additional IGP". The Daily Star. 2022-01-22. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  7. ^ Report, Star Digital (2024-05-29). "Harun or Rashid now new Rab DG". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2024-05-29.