Abdul Hafiz (general)

Abdul Hafiz
আবদুল হাফিজ
Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser on Defence and National Solidarity Development
Assumed office
22 August 2024
Chief AdviserMuhammad Yunus
Personal details
Born (1957-11-06) 6 November 1957
Alma materBangladesh Military Academy (BMA)
Rajshahi Cadet College (RCC)
OccupationMilitary officer
Awards United Nations Medal
Bishishto Seba Padak (BSP)
Military service
Allegiance Bangladesh
Branch/service Bangladesh Army
Bangladesh Ansar
Years of service1977–2014
Rank Lieutenant General
UnitEast Bengal Regiment
Commands
Battles/wars

Abdul Hafiz (born 6 November 1957) is a retired lieutenant general of the Bangladesh Army. He was Chief of General Staff, Bangladesh Army. He served as the Force Commander in UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara and Côte d'Ivoire. He is currently a Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser of the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus in matters related to defense and national integrity development.