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MOHAMMAD GOLAM RABBANI

Military Adviser
New York,NY

Summary

Dynamic Military and Police Adviser with extensive experience at the Permanent Mission of Bangladesh, excelling in strategic diplomacy and operational planning. Proven track record in enhancing peacekeeping performance and implementing policies, while mentoring future leaders. Adept at multilateral negotiation, fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders to achieve mission success.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Military and Police Adviser

Permanent Mission of the People's Republic of Bangladesh
02.2024 - Current

Advise the United Nations Secretariat on the issues related to Bangladesh’s engagement in United Nations Peacekeeping Affairs.


Attend the C-34 sessions and provide inputs while formulating policies pertinent to the peacekeeping operations.


Provide strategic support to the Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations by providing advice, input, talking points, and feedback on UN Peace Operations.


Act as Bangladesh Desk Officer for Peacekeeping Affairs and coordinate the coutry’s peacekeeping activities with the Office of Military Affairs (OMA), United Nations.


Represent Bangladesh in meetings, workshops, briefings, seminars, and working groups on peacekeeping operations held at the United Nations Headquarters..



Brigade Commander

52 Infantry Brigade
01.2023 - 01.2024

Commanded, planned training and administration, and supervised under commands both in a peace location and in a low-conflict area.


Developed strategic plans for deployment, ensuring seamless execution and mission success.


Plan and coordinate budget, logistics, and resource management for effective troop administration.


Mentored junior officers, fostering leadership skills and promoting professional development within the brigade.

Additional Military Adviser to the Army Chief

CAS Secretariat, Army HQ
05.2021 - 08.2022

Advise the Chief of Army Staff on Military Issues.


Prepare talking points, speeches and presentations for the Chief of Army Staff when he attends the highest-level meetings, with foreign delegates.


Look after the protocol aspects of the Chief of Army Staff

Military Planning and Operations Officer, Grade-1

Headquarters Logistics Area
07.2016 - 05.2020

Advise Area commander on strategic and operational matters related to Logistics.


Represent Logistics Area to play advisory role to review of 'Forces Goal-2030' for planning and force structuring goal of Bangladesh Army by 2030.


Prepare and take part in reconnaissance, pre-deployment visits, capability studies and technical survey missions required for logistics mission and suggest options to Area Commander on courses of action.


Oversee the organization, equipment, training and capability of Logistics peacekeeping contingents before deploying in United Nations peacekeeping missions.


Formulate operational plan, concept of operations and rules of engagement for logistics operation

Chief Military Public Information Officer

United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL)
11.2015 - 07.2016

Developed and implemented communication strategies to enhance public awareness and engagement.


Coordinated media relations efforts to ensure accurate dissemination of information.


Crafted press releases, speeches, and briefing materials for leadership presentations.


Managed social media platforms to promote organizational initiatives and events.

Commanding Officer of Infantry Battalion

203 Battle Group, ARTDOC
12.2013 - 11.2015

Led operational readiness assessments to enhance team performance and mission effectiveness.


Planned and formulated concept of operation, studied capability needs for mission accomplishment, organized and equipped for redeploying the battalion from a peacetime location to the country's south-eastern low-conflict region with minority ethnic groups.


Prepared rules of engagement consistent with the agreed terms of the peace agreement.


Planned and developed support plans for effective implementation of the peace agreement based on a long-term process and collaboration with local stakeholders of minority ethnic groups.


Formulated policy and identified priorities to assign an appropriate amount of military resources and time to pursue the strategic goal in the conflict region.


Analyzed intelligence reports to inform strategic decision-making and resource allocation.

Officer Commanding of Infantry Company

15 Bangladesh Infantry Regiment
04.2010 - 12.2013

Led operational workflows to optimize efficiency and reduce processing times.


Mentored junior staff to enhance their skills and improve team performance.


Developed training materials to streamline onboarding processes for new hires.


Planned and executed missions in disaster management, nation building operations and internal security duties (assisted flood distressed people by rescue and rehabilitation).

Military Planning and Operations Officer, Grade-2

Army Headquarters
03.2010 - 04.2012

Assisted the Principal Operations and Planning staff in advising the Chief of Army Staff.


Planned and drafted operational estimate, CONOPS, contingency plans, ROE for operations at the operational level.


Analyzed prevailing security situation, political aspects, humanitarian needs, civil affairs, and made recommendations.


Drafted operations plan, support plan, CONOPS, and ROE for disaster management, internal security duty, humanitarian, and nation-building missions.


Allocated budget for military operations to the formations of the Bangladesh Army.


Planned and monitored the execution of the protection duty of the country's President and Prime Minister in military bases and the Chief of Army Staff outside military bases.

Military Instructor of the Cadet Trainee

Bangladesh Military Academy
03.2007 - 03.2010

Developed and implemented training programs for recruits, enhancing operational readiness and military skills.


Conducted assessments to evaluate trainee performance and provided constructive feedback for improvement.


Facilitated leadership development courses to prepare future military leaders for strategic decision-making roles.


Mentored junior instructors, fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge sharing and professional growth.

Second in Command of Infantry Company

United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL)
12.2005 - 03.2007

Advised Sector Commander on the operational planning and employment of Sector Reserve Force.


Planned and prepared response plan, operations order, and CONOPS for Reserve Force.


Commanded and led the company as Sector QRF to stabilize any critical situation within AOR.


Planned and organized crowd and riot control exercises of the Reserve Force.

Coordinated and ensured the security of UNMOs, UNHCR, WHO, and other UN agencies for their activities within AOR.

Military Planning and Operations Officer, Grade-3

44 Infantry Brigade
01.2002 - 12.2005

Performed responsibilities as understudy to the principal operations and planning staff of the infantry brigade.


Provided military advise to the Brigade Commander on operational, planning and training matters.


Assisted in the preparation of policies, action plans and SOP of the brigade.

Maintained liaison with Division HQ and the directorates of Army Headquarters related to current operations and training.


Liaised and coordinated Internal Security Duties of four eastern districts of Bangladesh while performing duties in assistance to civil administration.

Military Administion Officer

13 Bangladesh Infantry Regiment
12.1996 - 01.2002

Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to organizational policies and procedures.


Streamlined workflow processes, improving efficiency and reducing operational delays.


Mentored NCOs/JCOs, fostering skills development and knowledge retention within the team.


Implemented training programs that enhanced employee performance and compliance standards.

Education

Master of Science - Security And Development

Bangladesh University of Professionals
Dhaka, Bangladesh
02-2024

Master of Science - Business Management

Osmania University
Hyderabad, India
03-2021

Master of Science - Defence

Bangladesh University of Professionals
Dhaka, Bangladesh
02-2010

Skills

  • Strategic Diplomacy
  • Analytical thinking
  • Multilateral Negotiation
  • Operational Planning
  • Peacekeeping Performance & Mandate Implementation
  • Leadership & Mentorship
  • Policy Analysis & Advocacy

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Military and Police Adviser

Permanent Mission of the People's Republic of Bangladesh
02.2024 - Current

Brigade Commander

52 Infantry Brigade
01.2023 - 01.2024

Additional Military Adviser to the Army Chief

CAS Secretariat, Army HQ
05.2021 - 08.2022

Military Planning and Operations Officer, Grade-1

Headquarters Logistics Area
07.2016 - 05.2020

Chief Military Public Information Officer

United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL)
11.2015 - 07.2016

Commanding Officer of Infantry Battalion

203 Battle Group, ARTDOC
12.2013 - 11.2015

Officer Commanding of Infantry Company

15 Bangladesh Infantry Regiment
04.2010 - 12.2013

Military Planning and Operations Officer, Grade-2

Army Headquarters
03.2010 - 04.2012

Military Instructor of the Cadet Trainee

Bangladesh Military Academy
03.2007 - 03.2010

Second in Command of Infantry Company

United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL)
12.2005 - 03.2007

Military Planning and Operations Officer, Grade-3

44 Infantry Brigade
01.2002 - 12.2005

Military Administion Officer

13 Bangladesh Infantry Regiment
12.1996 - 01.2002

Master of Science - Security And Development

Bangladesh University of Professionals

Master of Science - Business Management

Osmania University

Master of Science - Defence

Bangladesh University of Professionals
MOHAMMAD GOLAM RABBANIMilitary Adviser