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Md. Main Ullah Chowdhury, SUP, OSP, awc, psc is a

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. He is appointed as acting Force Commander,

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(UNMISS). Prior to join UNMISS, he served as GOC of 10th Infantry Division of

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Education

Major General Md. Main Ullah Chowdhury received an undergraduate degree from

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. He holds a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies from USAWC as well as in Defense Studies from the National University of Bangladesh.

Military career

Major General Md. Main Ullah Chowdhury was commissioned into Bangladesh Army as an officer with 17th BMA Long Course. He held staff positions in the field and at headquarters. He was the GOC of 10th Infantry Division. He had been the commandant of

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. He also served as the GOC of 7th Infantry Division.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Main Ullah Chowdhury, Mohammad Bangladesh Army generals Living people Year of birth missing (living people) National Defence College (Bangladesh) alumni