Mohammad Saiful Abedin
Mohammad Saiful Abedin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1966 |
| Occupation(s) | Retired Major General, Bangladesh Army |
| Known for | Director General of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) |
Mohammad Saiful Abedin, BSP, ndc, psc, is a retired major general of the Bangladesh Army who served prominently as the director general of the DGFI.
Early life and education
Abedin completed his studies at Mirzapur Cadet College in 1984 and was commissioned into the East Bengal Regiment on 25 December 1986 following his selection through ISSB for the 15th (BMA) Long Course. During his commissioning, he earned the 'Sword of Honour' for outstanding overall performance and received the 'Osmani Gold Medal' recognizing his top academic achievement.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Chittagong University, a Master’s degree in Defence Studies from National University of Bangladesh, and an MBA from Royal Roads University, Canada. Currently, he is undertaking an M.Phil. focused on strategy and development at Bangladesh University of Professionals as well as pursuing a PhD in international relations at Jahangirnagar University.
Career
Abedin’s military career includes service as adjutant at Mymensingh Girls' Cadet College and command of the 71 Mechanized Brigade. He held the role of general officer commanding (GOC) for the 24th Infantry Division and served as area commander for the Chattogram Area. Additionally, he was appointed director general of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) and later became commandant of the Defence Services Command & Staff College (DSCSC). He concluded his active military service in July 2022.
Controversies
- Allegations regarding pressure on Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha
In 2017, Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha accused Major General Abedin of exerting pressure that led to his resignation following a Supreme Court decision that invalidated the 16th amendment to the Bangladesh Constitution. Justice Sinha claimed that Abedin expressed displeasure with the verdict, advised him to take leave, and that he was subsequently subjected to house arrest and intimidation, ultimately resulting in his stepping down.