Shakil Ahmed (general, born 1968)

Shakil Ahmed
SPP, BSP, NSWC, AFWC, PSC
সাকিল আহমেদ
23rd Director General of Border Guard Bangladesh
In office
02 March 2022 – 17 January 2023
PresidentAbdul Hamid
Prime MinisterSheikh Hasina
Preceded byShafeenul Islam
Succeeded byNazmul Hasan
Personal details
Born19 December 1968 (1968-12-19) (age 55)
Joypurhat, East Pakistan, Pakistan
NationalityBangladeshi
Alma mater
Military Training
Bangladesh Military Academy
Awards Sena Parodorshita Padak (SPP)
Bishishto Seba Padak (BSP)
Military service
Allegiance Bangladesh
Branch/service
Years of service1988–present
Rank Major General
Unit Bangladesh Infantry Regiment
Commands

Shakil Ahmed SPP, BSP, BGBM, nswc, afwc, psc is a two-star general of the Bangladesh Army, currently serving as Senior Directing Staff (Army-1) at National Defence College. Prior that, he was the General Officer Commanding of 66th Infantry Division & Area Commander, Rangpur Area. He served as the Director General of Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB).[1] Prior to this appointment, he served as Adjutant General of Army Headquarters. Before that he was the general officers commanding of 19th Infantry Division and area commander Ghatail area.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Maj gen Shakil Ahmed made new BGB chief". Risingbd.com. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
  2. ^ "Major shuffle in the top brass of Bangladesh Army". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Cadet College AG's Branch". cadetcollege.army.mil.bd. Retrieved 30 November 2021.