Jahangir Alam

Mohammad Jahangir Alam is a major general of the Bangladesh Army. Currently posted in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as an ambassador. Before that, he served as the director general (DG) of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI). Before that, he was the general officer commanding (GOC) of the 33 Infantry Division and the area commander of Comilla Area.

Education

Jahangir Alam graduated from the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) in Mirpur. He also participated in various professional training programs, including foreign courses in New Zealand and Uganda.

He also served as sector commander in the United Nations peacekeeping operation in South Sudan.

He was awarded the "Bishishto Seba Padak" (Distinguished Service Medal) for his outstanding and exemplary performance during the Rana Plaza disaster. Additionally, the general received the "Force Commander's Commendation" for his exemplary performance in peacekeeping missions and a "Certificate of Appreciation" for excellence as a commanding officer from the CAS of the Bangladesh Army.