M. A. Matin, Bir Protik is a retired two star rank Bangladesh Army officer and Advisor of Caretaker Government led by Fakhruddin Ahmed.[1]

M. A. Matin
Minister of Liberation War Affairs
In office
11 January 2007 – 6 January 2009
Prime MinisterIajuddin Ahmed (acting)
Fazlul Haque (acting)
Fakhruddin Ahmed (acting)
Sheikh Hasina
Preceded byDhiraj Kumar Nath
Succeeded byAB Tajul Islam
Personal details
Awards Bir Protik
Military service
Allegiance Pakistan (before 1971)
 Bangladesh
Branch/service Pakistan Army
 Bangladesh Army
Years of service1965-2001
Rank Major General
UnitEast Bengal Regiment
Commands
Battles/warsBangladesh Liberation War
Chittagong Hill Tracts Conflict

Career

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Matin served in the Bangladesh Army, retiring with the rank of Major General. He was appointed advisor to the Caretaker Government of Bangladesh on 14 January 2007.[2] He was placed in charge of the ministry of Home Affairs.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Rahman, Syedur. Historical Dictionary of Bangladesh. Scarecrow Press. pp. xvii. ISBN 9780810874534. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  2. ^ "5 advisers sworn in". The Daily Star. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  3. ^ Islam, Shariful; Mollah, Shaheen (18 September 2008). "Crime dons active ahead of Eid, polls". The Daily Star. Retrieved 1 February 2017.