Hassan Mahmood Khandker
Bangladeshi police officer
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Hassan Mahmood Khandker is a former Bangladeshi police officer who served as the 26th Inspector General of Bangladesh Police from 31 August 2010 to 30 December 2014. He was the longest serving Inspector General in Bangladesh Police's history.[1] It was during his tenure that Bangladesh Police got Independence Day Award.[1] Moreover, rank badge of the IGP upgraded to 3-star general in his time, earlier IGP was bearing two-star general rank badge since 1983.[2][3] He served as an ambassador of Bangladesh to Spain during 2015–2021.[4]
Hassan Mahmood Khandker | |
|---|---|
হাসান মাহমুদ খন্দকার | |
| Ambassador of Bangladesh to Spain | |
| In office 7 October 2015 – 14 February 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Ikhtiar Chowdhury |
| Succeeded by | Mohammad Sarwar Mahmood |
| 25th Inspector General of Bangladesh Police | |
| In office 31 August 2010 – 30 December 2014 | |
| President | |
| Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
| Preceded by | Nur Mohammad |
| Succeeded by | AKM Shahidul Haque |
| 6th Director General Rapid Action Battalion | |
| In office 15 February 2007 – 30 August 2010 | |
| President | |
| Prime Minister | |
| Preceded by | Baharul Alam |
| Succeeded by | Md. Mukhlesur Rahman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Police career | |
| Unit | Dhaka Metropolitan Police |
| Allegiance | Bangladesh |
| Department | Rapid Action Battalion |
| Branch | Bangladesh Police |
| Service years | 1982–2014 |
| Status | Retired |
| Rank | IGP |
Early life and career
Khandker was born in Pirgachha Upazila in Rangpur district.[5] He completed his bachelor's and master's degrees in English from the University of Dhaka.[6]
Khandker joined the police department in 1984 as a member of the Bangladesh Civil Service cadre of the 1982 batch. He served as director general of Rapid Action Battalion during February 2007 to August 2010.[7][6] He received the Bangladesh Police Medal and the President Police Medal. During his tenure as the IGP, Bangladesh Police received the Independence Day Award.[8]
Khandker was appointed the ambassador of Bangladesh to Spain in 2015.[9][1]
Khandker has charges against him in International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity.[10]