Major General Md Moshfequr Rahman joined Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) as its Vice Chancellor on December31.
Prior to joining, he served as the Area Commander of Logistic Area of the Bangladesh Army, said a press release issued by the university authorities.
Major General Moshfeq earlier served as the GOC of the 11th Infantry Division and the Director General of the Directorate General Defence Purchase.
He also served as an instructor at School of Infantry and Tactics, Defense Services Command and Staff College, and National Defense College.
His other important appointments include Staff Officer, US Central Command Headquarters, Florida, Chief Evaluator, Army Training and Doctrine Commandand Commandant, Bangladesh Infantry Regimental Centre.
Under the United Nations’ banner, he participated in Iraq-Kuwait mission as a member of 1st Bangladesh Contingent.
Major General Moshfeq is awarded with the Army Medal of Gloryfor his special contribution to military training. For topping in three army level courses, he is awarded with the Army Medal of Excellence.
He has obtained Master’s degrees in Defense Studies, Security Studies and Strategic Studies from the National University of Bangladesh, Bangladesh University of Professionals and Madras University in India respectively.