Abdul Matin (general)

Abdul Matin
Occupation(s)	Military officer, engineer
Years active	– (retired)
Known for	Deputy leader of Bangladesh Army Court of Inquiry into 2009 Bangladesh Rifles revolt; former master general of ordinance and principal staff officer in Bangladesh Army

Abdul Matin is a retired major general and engineer affiliated with the Bangladesh Army. He held key positions including master general of ordinance and principal staff officer within the Bangladesh Army.

Matin played a pivotal role as the deputy leader of the Bangladesh Army Court of Inquiry investigating the 2009 Bangladesh Rifles revolt. During a press briefing on September 5, 2024, he characterized the uprising as a carefully orchestrated, long-term conspiracy involving India and the Awami League aimed at undermining Bangladesh’s sovereignty and fostering dependency. He attributed the massacre to wider national challenges such as corruption, elections lacking voter participation, and violations of human rights, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive investigation and accountability to avoid further national instability. Matin described the event as one of the most tragic massacres in history.