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Saiful Alam made DGFI chief as five major generals get new duties in army shake-up

bdnews24.com

Type: NEWS_REPORT
Document: Not stated
Jurisdiction: Not stated
Published: 24 Feb 2020
Accessed: 21 Aug 2026
Verification: Reviewed

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Report that Md Saiful Alam of the 11th Infantry Division was appointed director general of DGFI, with background on prior division command and BMA recognition.

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DGFI director general appointment reporting
11th Infantry Division and 7th Infantry Division command context
BMA 14th Long Course and recognition context

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