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| allegiance = [[Bangladesh]]
| allegiance = [[Bangladesh]]
| branch = [[Bangladesh Army]]
| branch = [[Bangladesh Army]]
| serviceyears = 1977-2004
| serviceyears = 1977-2009
| rank = [[Major General]]
| rank = [[Major General]]
| commands = *Director General of [[Directorate General of Forces Intelligence|DGFI]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Bangladesh Islamist leader sentenced to death|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia/2014/01/bangladesh-arms-smugglers-sentenced-death-2014130101339413268.html|work=Al Jazeera|access-date=7 October 2016}}</ref>
| commands = *Director General of [[National Security Intelligence]]
*Director General of [[Directorate General of Forces Intelligence|DGFI]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Bangladesh Islamist leader sentenced to death|url=http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia/2014/01/bangladesh-arms-smugglers-sentenced-death-2014130101339413268.html|work=Al Jazeera|access-date=7 October 2016}}</ref>
*GOC of [[Rangpur Cantonment|66th Infantry Division]]
*[[Director General of Bangladesh Rifles]]
*[[Director General of Bangladesh Rifles]]
*Commander of [[Saidpur Cantonment|222nd Infantry Brigade]]
*Commander of [[Saidpur Cantonment|222nd Infantry Brigade]]
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== Career ==
== Career ==
Chowdhury maintained regular contact with [[Tarique Rahman]] while at Directorate General of Forces Intelligence.<ref>{{cite news|title='Rezzakul was in touch with Tarique'|url=http://bdnews24.com/politics/2012/11/20/rezzakul-was-in-touch-with-tarique|work=bdnews24.com|access-date=7 October 2016}}</ref> He was the Director General of Directorate General of Forces Intelligence from 2003 to 2004.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Staff Correspondent |title=Aug 21 grenade attack convicts: Where are they? |url=https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/aug-21-grenade-attack-convicts-where-are-they |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=bdnews24.com |language=en}}</ref> He met with [[Paresh Baruah]] of the [[United Liberation Front of Asom]] to discuss smuggling arms for Indian separatist outfit.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Azad |first=M. Abul Kalam |date=2014-01-30 |title=Terror sponsored by the state |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/terror-sponsored-by-the-state-9092 |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref> He also served as Directors General of the National Security Intelligence from 20 April 2008 to 17 March 2009.<ref>{{cite news|title=2 ex-DGs of NSI to be quizzed at jail gate|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-182087|work=The Daily Star|access-date=7 October 2016|date=18 April 2011}}</ref>
Chowdhury maintained regular contact with [[Tarique Rahman]] while at Directorate General of Forces Intelligence.<ref>{{cite news|title='Rezzakul was in touch with Tarique'|url=http://bdnews24.com/politics/2012/11/20/rezzakul-was-in-touch-with-tarique|work=bdnews24.com|access-date=7 October 2016}}</ref> He was the Director General of Directorate General of Forces Intelligence from 2005 to 2006.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Staff Correspondent |title=Aug 21 grenade attack convicts: Where are they? |url=https://bdnews24.com/bangladesh/aug-21-grenade-attack-convicts-where-are-they |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=bdnews24.com |language=en}}</ref> He met with [[Paresh Baruah]] of the [[United Liberation Front of Asom]] to discuss smuggling arms for Indian separatist outfit.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Azad |first=M. Abul Kalam |date=2014-01-30 |title=Terror sponsored by the state |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/terror-sponsored-by-the-state-9092 |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref> He also served as Directors General of the National Security Intelligence from 20 April 2008 to 17 March 2009.<ref>{{cite news|title=2 ex-DGs of NSI to be quizzed at jail gate|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-182087|work=The Daily Star|access-date=7 October 2016|date=18 April 2011}}</ref>


Chowdhury was sentenced to death in the [[10-Truck Arms and Ammunition Haul in Chittagong]] on 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ahmed|first1=Farid|title=Bangladesh ex-politicians, army officers sentenced to death |url=http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/30/world/asia/bangladesh-officials-death-sentence/|work=CNN|access-date=7 October 2016}}</ref> The arms were destined for [[ULFA]] rebels in India.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bangladesh court sentences 14 to death over 2004 arms smuggling|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-bangladesh-arms-idUSBREA0T0JO20140130|work=Reuters|access-date=7 October 2016|date=30 January 2017}}</ref> He held meetings with officials of ARY Group and the Pakistan intelligence agency [[Inter-Services Intelligence|ISI]] regarding the smuggling of arms.<ref>{{cite news|title=ISI in thick of things|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/isi-in-thick-of-things-9095|work=The Daily Star|access-date=7 October 2016|date=30 January 2014}}</ref> He is currently in prison.<ref>{{cite news|title=Nizami, Babar, 12 others get death sentence in Ctg 10-truck arms haul case|url=http://www.bssnews.net/newsDetails.php?cat=0&id=386099$date=2014-01-30&dateCurrent=2014-02-09|work=Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180103012028/http://www.bssnews.net/newsDetails.php?cat=0&id=386099$date=2014-01-30&dateCurrent=2014-02-09 |archive-date=3 January 2018 |access-date=7 October 2016}}</ref> Chowdhury was sentenced to death in the [[2004 Dhaka grenade attack]] which was an attempted assassination of [[Sheikh Hasina]], former [[Prime Minister of Bangladesh]] and leader of [[Awami League]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-21 |title=Steps taken to start HC hearing of Aug 21 grenade attack cases soon |url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2022/08/21/steps-taken-to-start-hc-hearing-of-aug-21-grenade-attack-cases-soon |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=www.dhakatribune.com |language=en}}</ref>
Chowdhury was sentenced to death in the [[10-Truck Arms and Ammunition Haul in Chittagong]] on 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ahmed|first1=Farid|title=Bangladesh ex-politicians, army officers sentenced to death |url=http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/30/world/asia/bangladesh-officials-death-sentence/|work=CNN|access-date=7 October 2016}}</ref> The arms were destined for [[ULFA]] rebels in India.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bangladesh court sentences 14 to death over 2004 arms smuggling|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-bangladesh-arms-idUSBREA0T0JO20140130|work=Reuters|access-date=7 October 2016|date=30 January 2017}}</ref> He held meetings with officials of ARY Group and the Pakistan intelligence agency [[Inter-Services Intelligence|ISI]] regarding the smuggling of arms.<ref>{{cite news|title=ISI in thick of things|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/isi-in-thick-of-things-9095|work=The Daily Star|access-date=7 October 2016|date=30 January 2014}}</ref> He is currently in prison.<ref>{{cite news|title=Nizami, Babar, 12 others get death sentence in Ctg 10-truck arms haul case|url=http://www.bssnews.net/newsDetails.php?cat=0&id=386099$date=2014-01-30&dateCurrent=2014-02-09|work=Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180103012028/http://www.bssnews.net/newsDetails.php?cat=0&id=386099$date=2014-01-30&dateCurrent=2014-02-09 |archive-date=3 January 2018 |access-date=7 October 2016}}</ref> Chowdhury was sentenced to death in the [[2004 Dhaka grenade attack]] which was an attempted assassination of [[Sheikh Hasina]], former [[Prime Minister of Bangladesh]] and leader of [[Awami League]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-21 |title=Steps taken to start HC hearing of Aug 21 grenade attack cases soon |url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2022/08/21/steps-taken-to-start-hc-hearing-of-aug-21-grenade-attack-cases-soon |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=www.dhakatribune.com |language=en}}</ref>

Revision as of 10:55, 7 July 2023

Rezzakul Haider Chowdhury
14th Director General of Bangladesh Rifles
In office
1 December 2001 – 21 January 2003
Preceded byMohammad Abu Ishaque Ibrahim
Succeeded byJahangir Alam Chowdhury
Military service
AllegianceBangladesh
Branch/serviceBangladesh Army
Years of service1977-2009
RankMajor General
UnitEast Bengal Regiment
Commands

Rezzakul Haider Chowdhury is a retired Bangladesh Army officer who is the former Director of Directorate General of Forces Intelligence and National Security Intelligence.[2][3]

Career

Chowdhury maintained regular contact with Tarique Rahman while at Directorate General of Forces Intelligence.[4] He was the Director General of Directorate General of Forces Intelligence from 2005 to 2006.[5] He met with Paresh Baruah of the United Liberation Front of Asom to discuss smuggling arms for Indian separatist outfit.[6] He also served as Directors General of the National Security Intelligence from 20 April 2008 to 17 March 2009.[7]

Chowdhury was sentenced to death in the 10-Truck Arms and Ammunition Haul in Chittagong on 2014.[8] The arms were destined for ULFA rebels in India.[9] He held meetings with officials of ARY Group and the Pakistan intelligence agency ISI regarding the smuggling of arms.[10] He is currently in prison.[11] Chowdhury was sentenced to death in the 2004 Dhaka grenade attack which was an attempted assassination of Sheikh Hasina, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and leader of Awami League.[12]

References

  1. ^ "Bangladesh Islamist leader sentenced to death". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  2. ^ "Bangladesh court sentences 14 to death in arms smuggling case". Deutsche Welle. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  3. ^ "Ex-CUFL GM faints, Rezzakul says verdict 'dictated'". The Daily Star. 30 January 2014. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  4. ^ "'Rezzakul was in touch with Tarique'". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  5. ^ Staff Correspondent. "Aug 21 grenade attack convicts: Where are they?". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 5 October 2022. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  6. ^ Azad, M. Abul Kalam (30 January 2014). "Terror sponsored by the state". The Daily Star. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
  7. ^ "2 ex-DGs of NSI to be quizzed at jail gate". The Daily Star. 18 April 2011. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  8. ^ Ahmed, Farid. "Bangladesh ex-politicians, army officers sentenced to death". CNN. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  9. ^ "Bangladesh court sentences 14 to death over 2004 arms smuggling". Reuters. 30 January 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  10. ^ "ISI in thick of things". The Daily Star. 30 January 2014. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  11. ^ "Nizami, Babar, 12 others get death sentence in Ctg 10-truck arms haul case". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. Archived from the original on 3 January 2018. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  12. ^ "Steps taken to start HC hearing of Aug 21 grenade attack cases soon". www.dhakatribune.com. 21 August 2022. Retrieved 5 October 2022.


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