Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman inaugurated the "Sinha Memorial Plaque" on Thursday at Shamlapur, located in Baharchhara Union, Teknaf Upazila, Cox’s Bazar. The memorial was constructed under the overall supervision of the BGB Cox’s Bazar Region to honor Major (retd) Sinha Mohammad Rashed Khan; UNB reported this citing a press release from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
During the inauguration ceremony, the Army Chief expressed deep condolences to Major Sinha’s bereaved family. He also reaffirmed the commitment to ensuring the swift trial of those responsible for his killing, in accordance with the law.
On July 31, 2020, Major (retd) Sinha was killed by police fire at a checkpoint in Shamlapur.
Born on July 26, 1984, in a distinguished Muslim family in Faridganj Upazila, Chandpur, Sinha was the son of freedom fighter Mohammad Ershad Khan, a former deputy secretary in the Ministry of Finance, the release noted.
Sinha joined the Bangladesh Army on July 21, 2003, as part of the 51st BMA Long Course and was commissioned on December 22, 2004. Throughout his military career, he was known for his skill, intelligence, innovation, and bravery. An expert bayonet fighter, he also served in the Special Security Force (SSF) and participated in the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Ivory Coast in 2013, the release added.
The ceremony was attended by Major General Mohammad Asadullah Minhajul Alam, Commander of the 10th Infantry Division and Cox’s Bazar Area; Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui, Director General of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB); Major Sinha’s mother and sister; along with senior officials from the Army, BGB, Police, and RAB, as well as local dignitaries.
Bd-pratidin English/ Jisan
