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flag Bangladesh reshuffles top military leadership on 22 February 2026, appointing new chiefs and diplomats.

flag With effect from February 22, 2026, the Bangladesh Army has announced a significant leadership change. flag Lt Gen Muhammad Mainur Rahman has been appointed Chief of General Staff, succeeding retiring Lt Gen Mizanur Rahman Shamim. flag Maj Gen Mir Mushfiqur Rahman was named the Armed Forces Division's Principal Staff Officer and elevated to lieutenant general. flag Ambassador Lt Gen SM Kamrul Hassan was transferred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. flag The Director of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence was Brig Gen Kaiser Rashid. flag Additional significant changes include the appointment of Maj Gen Ferdous Hasan Selim as the commandant of the 24 Infantry Division, Maj Gen JM Imdadul Islam as the commandant of the East Bengal Regiment Centre, and Brig Gen Md Hafizur Rahman as the GOC of the 55 Infantry Division and a promotion to major general. flag A wide realignment of top military leadership across operational, intelligence, and diplomatic roles is reflected in the reorganization.

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