Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman (air officer)

Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman
Ambassador of Bangladesh to Indonesia
In office
12 November 2020 – 13 April 2023
Preceded byAzmal Kabir
Succeeded byMd. Tarikul Islam
Military service
AllegianceBangladesh
Branch/serviceBangladesh Air Force
Years of service1987–2024
Rank Air Vice Marshal
UnitNo 18 Squadron BAF
Commands
  • Air Headquarters
  • Ambassador of Bangladesh to Indonesia
  • AOC Bangladesh Air Force Base Birsreshto Matiur Rahman, Jashore
  • Commandant, No 101 Special Flying Unit, BAF
  • CAAB, Member Ops and AVSEC,
  • Air Headquarters, Director Flight Safety
Battles/wars

Air Vice Marshal Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman, (GUP, ndc, psc) was an officer of the Bangladesh Air Force. He was last appointed as Bangladeshi ambassador to the Indonesia before his retirement. [1] Prior to that, he was the Air officer commanding of Bangladesh Air Force Base Birsreshto Matiur Rahman, Jashore.

Education

Mostafizur Rahman was commissioned in the Bangladesh Air Force in 1987. He obtained his bachelor's degree in Aeronautics from Rajshahi University, Master's degree in social welfare from Dhaka University and master's degree in security from Bangladesh University of Professionals. He is alumni of Singapore Aviation Academy (Aviation Management)[2] He is now pursuing MBA from Southeast University, Bangladesh.

Military career

Rahman was commissioned in 13 GD(P) Course of Bangladesh Air Force in 1987 from Bangladesh Air Force Academy. During his illustrious military career, he has served in various commands which includes Ambassador of Bangladesh to Indonesia, Commandant 101 Special Flying Unit and AOC BAF Base, Birsheshto Matiur Rahman, Jashore. He served in key roles in UN missions in Congo twice and in Kuwait once.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Air Vice Marshal Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman". The Business Standard. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Air Vice Marshal Mostafizur new Bangladesh ambassador to Indonesia". Dhaka Tribune. 11 October 2020. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  3. ^ "BAF MODC recruits passing out parade held - Southeast Asia Journal". 2023-09-14. Retrieved 2025-07-20.