Abu Tayeb Muhammad Zahirul Alam
Abu Tayeb Muhammad Zahirul Alam | |
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| Born | 1952 (age 73) Boalkhali, East Bengal, Pakistan |
| Allegiance | Bangladesh |
| Branch | Bangladesh Army |
| Years of service | 1975–2008 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | East Bengal Regiment |
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| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Sword of Honour (BMA) |
Abu Tayeb Muhammad Zahirul Alam, rcds, psc, is a retired lieutenant general of Bangladesh Army. He served as Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL). He was the first officer in Bangladesh army to achieve such high post in the UN Peacekeeping Mission.Previously he was the commandant of the National Defence College, Bangladesh. He is serving as a chairman of Hamdard Public College's governing body.