| MAJ GEN MD ANWARUL ISLAM, SUP, ndu, psc, (Retd) |
Flat # D6, House #10, Road #1Cantt Bazar Area Dhaka Cantt, Dhaka -1206 Bangladesh +8801730002003 anwar333965@gmail.com |
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
32 years of active service experience in the Army, sequential junior leadership to senior leadership with exposure and working experience at strategic level. Vast work experience in administrative, operational, security, instructional, advisory and human resource management responsibility and appointment. Rare opportunity to serve thrice in Army Headquarters looking after desks requiring coordination with ministries of the Government and embassies abroad, trained at home and abroad including higher studies, trained and worked in training the aspiring youths for grant of commission as officers in Bangladesh Army as `Maker of the Leaders`, trained the BCS cadre officers on number of occasions. Achieved Army level insignia by Chief of Army Staff for achievement of the commanded outfit, awarded peace time gallantry medal for efficiently leading independent organization for selecting officer cadets for Bangladesh Armed Forces and innovative schemes by President of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh, as `Selector of the Leaders` tested over 20000 applicants and selected more than 2000 cadets who are likely to form part of 20% of the officers of Armed Forces in future. Experienced in planning and management of career of all ranks including officers, looked after administration of two cantonments. Experienced in working for security of military and national installations, VVIPs including head of the states. Experienced in handling national and international projects/ ventures. Successful organization of mega event for Honourable Prime Minister, Trained abroad for Senior Mission Leadership in UN. Vast experience in procurement from home and abroad. Flawless service profile with uninterrupted elevation in career. Experienced in multinational working environment and successfully leading senior officers from 50 countries for stipulated 6 months. Experience in participating national and international seminars at home and abroad. Working as Chairman of leading educational institutions including institution for special children. Trained in media handling. Experience in Project Management having monetary involvement of around $470m, vast experience in planning and execution of disaster management events. Planning and execution of Government welfare programme of preparing nationwide VGF cards necessitating working of the Army up to every village of the country. Large scale procurement and project management. Successfully Commanding forces of Army, BGB, Police, Ansar and VDP in Chittagong Hill Tracts for one year and Joint Services members ( Army, Navy and Air Force ) for three years. Leading a security farm providing security to 25 entities including Trust Bank Limited. Working as member of newly formed Think Tank Group of the Army. Teaching Management and Leadership for under graduation students.
KEY SKILLS
Innovative, creative and thinking out of the box for change making, progressive and highly adaptable and agile to new, diversified and rapidly changing environment, capable of leading institution independently, Supply Chain & Procurement, Operations Management, Project Management, Strategy formulation & Planning, Sourcing, Commodities Procurement, Budgeting, Forecasting, Scheduling, Vendor Management, Contracting, Negotiating, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management. Vast experience in planning, supervision and execution of automation of complex processes, selecting future leaders (officers) for Army, Navy and Air Force. Understanding present generation needs and uniqueness. People management, team work and collaboration, conflict management skill. Working in multi-tasking appointments several times requiring leadership skills like coordination, interpersonal relationship and management skills of diversified people. Handling and execution of numerous Disaster Management operations including Spectrum Garments and Shakharibazar building collapse, recovery of skidded DC-10 Aircraft at Chittagong Airport let alone recurrent natural disasters. Media management and handling, Negotiation skill. Eloquence in public speaking, experience in motivation technique, participation in multiple talk shows in national media.
HIGHLIGHTS OF CAREER SUMMARY
Professor ( Adjunct ) at BUP (From September 2023)
Conduct post graduate courses as assigned.
Guest Speaker, IBA, Dhaka University (From Jun 2023)
Conduct undergraduate/post graduate courses as assigned.
Professor ( Adjunct ) at MIST (From January 2023)
Conduct undergraduate/post graduate courses as assigned.
Member, Think Tank Group, Army Headquarters, Bangladesh Army (November 2021 – 31 Jan 2023)
Research and advice on any assignment entrusted by Army Headquarters.
Director, Trust Security, Army Welfare Trust, Bangladesh Army (November 2020 – October 2021)
Enhanced retained earnings by Tk.10,00000/- per month by providing security services to 25 entities to include security of entire `Trust Bank Limited` and its paraphernalia across the country. Introduced formal training of security personnel.
Senior Directing Staff (Army)/ National Defense College, Mirpur (Jun 2020 –Jun 2020)
Posted for promotion and retirement purpose only.
Director Artillery, Army Headquarters (Jun 2019 –Jun 2020)
As a Director at Army Headquarters, preparation of technical specification, standardization, planning, forecasting, budgeting and procurement of military hardware worth Tk. 2500 crore from home and abroad. Planning, preparation and execution of training plan for approximately 21000 members of Army at home and abroad including selection of members for training abroad, policy formulation, planning and organizing numerous army level ceremonial programmes etc.
Brigade Commander (September 2018 –Jun 2019)
Responsible for administration, career management, training, security and welfare of all under command forces. Conducting
`India-Bangladesh Joint Cycling Expedition` from border to border. Participation in Pacific Area Senior Officers` Logistic Seminar in Tokyo, Japan.
President, Inter Services Selection Board i.e. ISSB (October 2015 –September 2018)
Administer all selectors and associated staffs, train including first time training of the psychologists at home and abroad and recommend potential selectors, planning, scheduling and selection of cadets for Armed Forces and cadet colleges, budgeting and forecasting annual expenditure, plan and implement infrastructure development works, research, development and modernize the three dimensional selection system, digitization of the selection system, preparation of the selection guide in the form of YouTube video. Visiting and gaining insight about selection procedures of Royal British Army, Royal Thai Army and Sri Lankan Army.
Brigade Commander, (September 2013–August 2015)
Worked as Commander of one of the four regions of Chittagong Hill Tracts having around 6500 Army, BGB, Ansar, VDP and Police personnel for implementation of the peace agreement by working with all stakeholders including the civil administration in a complex geo-politico-economic dynamic and volatile environment with diversified population and culture. Responsible for administration, training, security and career management of all under command forces and overall security, peace, unity and development of the region. Undergoing Senior Mission Leadership Training in Tokyo, Japan and then attending course at National Defense University of China.
Station Commander, Ghatail/ Jamuna (August 2013 –October 2014) (May 2012 –August 2013
Administration and Quartering of all members, management of land and infrastructure, health, hygiene and sanitation,
ration and medical services, supervision of markets, school, security of the garrisons, preparation of master plan for Jamuna Cantonment.
Senior Operations Officers/BANBAT-6 (UNMIS), South Sudan, C/O: 9 E Bengal (February 2011-May 2012) Planning, organizing and execution of `Comprehensive Peace Agreement` between Sudan and South Sudan, executing mandated mission and tasks including maintaining internal peace and `Protection of Civilian` in South Sudan by monitoring, negotiation and robust activities, assisting UN pillars in performing their tasks.
General Staff Officer Grade-I/ Infantry Division (May 2009 –February 2011)
Planning and execution of operational, administrative, logistic, intelligence and training plan of the division as the principal staff officer, scheduling all activities of the year, conduct briefs, exercises with foreign troops, conduct of visit by dignitaries including Honourable Prime Minister, assisting the civil administration for disaster management, budgeting, demanding and allocating training and operational funds and submit returns.
Assistant Military Secretary, Military Secretary’s Branch, Army Headquarters (October 2007 –May 2009) Formulation and updating UN Mission/Overseas assignment policy, training and selection of officers for UN Mission. Formulation of policy and coordinate execution of policies related to officers’ career management, career planning, training, transfer and posting of approximately 1300 officers’ up to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, Managing IT aspects of the Br. Commanding Officer, Artillery Regiment (September 2005 –October 2007). Preparation of career profile and yearly training plan of officers and soldiers (Total 600 personnel), ensuring security of personnel, material and information, planning and preparation of annual project works which included major engineering works and considerable financial expenditure, planning and management of all administrative, maintenance and logistic activities including procurement, welfare, legal, office matters, planning and management of annual financial matters that included Taka 10 crore per month for the pay and allowances and about Taka 5,000,000.00 for the training, operation and maintenance of the unit.
General Staff Officer Grade II, Military Operations Directorate, Army Headquarters (February 2004- September 2005)
Preparing policies, operating procedures and ensuring achievement of Army’s mission and objectives during war and peace, deployment of Bangladesh Army in the field and keeping it operational. Planning, coordinating and conducting staff procedures for disaster management and internal security duties. Coordination of all operational activities of under command formations. Issuing instructions & orders for executing all deployments & movements. Coordinate General staff matter with Armed Forces Division of The Peoples Republic of Bangladesh. Assist concerned organizations in ensuring security of Head of the state, Key Point Installations and Cantonments and Army Headquarters. Planning and allocation of funds for deployment of Army for national duties including expenditure of approximately Taka 4000 crore/ $ 250 million. Disaster management including Spectrum Garments and building at Shakharibazar, Dhaka. Planning, coordinating, executing and supervising the first overseas deployment of Bangladesh Armed Forces in Maldives and Sri Lanka to provide assistance in the Tsunami ravaged areas, preparation of first countrywide VGF card list. Led media team to MONUSCO and visited office of the SRSG to remote camps.
UN Mission with a Contingent, UNAMSIL / Sierra Leone (November 2000-March 2002)
Planning and organizing mandated tasks, conduct daily and special briefing for the visitors and delegations, negotiations/ mediation with the parties in conflict, assisting UN pillars in implementing various humanitarian and rehabilitation programs, monitor, negotiate and discuss with various factions in connection with observance of cease-fire by various warring factions, Conduct Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration activities.
Grade II Instructor / Bangladesh Military Academy (July 1996 – April 1999)
Training and grooming up of Gentlemen Cadets for grant of regular commission in the Bangladesh Armed Forces. Organizing counselling sessions and ensuring high morale and welfare of Gentlemen Cadets, organizing and conducting regular briefings, classes, seminars etc. Training Bangladesh Civil Services Officers and potential `Makers of the Leaders`.
General Staff Officer Grade III (Operations) / Infantry Brigade (November 1992 – February 1995)
Preparing policies, operating procedures, Planning, coordinating and conducting staff procedures for disaster
management and internal security duties. preparing the training plan and coordination of all operational & training activities of under command units.
Staff Officer (Administration and Quartering) / 44 Infantry Brigade (March 1992 – November 1992)
Assisting the senior staff in discharging all administrative responsibilities of the outfit in conflict area in Southern part of the country.
Appointments as a Young Officer, 12 Field Regiment Artillery (May 1988 to February 1992)
Assisting commanding officer in formulating, planning and conduct of operation and training of the Regiment, Command, management and administration of the battery personnel during peace and war. 130 personnel, Assisting Commanding Officer in keeping all the vehicles and guns of the regiment operationally and administratively fit at all times, Responsible for all administrative maintenance of the regiment. Performing as Commanding Officer’s administrative staff officer to run the regiment. Supervision of administrative maintenance of the regiment. Assist the Gun Position Officer on any administrative and training matter for smooth functioning of the Battery. Advising commanding officer in planning, organizing and conducting Intelligence related affairs of the Regiment.
EDUCATION
Academic
• Completed second defense of PhD at Begum Rokeya University.
• 2021: EMBA from IBA, DU (Management of Organization, Quantitative Analysis for Business Decisions, Managerial
Communication, Managerial Economics, Managing human Resource for Excellence, Accounting for Managerial
Decisions, Marketing Theory and Practice, Financial Theory and Practice, Corporate Finance, Managing Operations
and Supply Chain, Brand Strategy, Business Strategy in a Competitive Environment)
• 2015: Master of Military Science, National Defence University, China
• 2015: National Security Strategy Course, National Defence University, China
• 1999: Masters in Defence Studies, National University, Bangladesh
• 2005: Bachelor of Science, Chittagong University, Bangladesh
• 1985: Higher Secondary School Certificate, Ananda Mohon College, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
• 1983: Secondary School Certificate, Mrityunjoy School, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
Additional Qualification
• 2021 Completed instructor led 40 hours `PMP Exam Preparation Course`
• 2017 French Language, Level I, Alliance Francaise, Dhaka
• 2015 Chinese language Proficiency Skill, Level I, Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban), China
• Leadership Science and Strategic Administration Course, Public Administration School, Tsinghua University, China
• 2012 Senior Mission Leadership Course, Tokyo, Japan
• Academic Research and Symposium on `Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar Economic Corridor`
• 2008 Rostered for P4, UNHQ, NY, USA
• Skill in MS Office, Power Point and working knowledge in MS Excel.
REFERENCES
• Dr. Mustafizur Rahman, PhD
High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India
Email: musta66@hotmail.com
Tel: +919810118360
