From Army to intelligence chief: PM Tarique Rahman orders sweeping Bangladesh Army overhaul days after coming to power
Published on: Feb. 23, 2026, 3:27 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Newly sworn-in Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has initiated a significant military leadership overhaul in Bangladesh. Key appointments include Lieutenant General M Mainur Rahman as Chief of General Staff and Major General Mir Mushfiqur Rahman as Principal Staff Officer. The reshuffle also impacts military intelligence with Brigadier General Mohammad Kaisar Rashid Chowdhury appointed Director General of DGFI.
