Friday, 21st August 2026
Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 4th August 2025, 3:53 PM
The body of Lieutenant General (Retired) Bir Muktijoddha M Harun-or-Rashid, former Chief of Staff of the Bangladesh Army, was recovered from the Chittagong Club on Monday afternoon.
According to sources from the Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP), he had retired to a room at the club for the night on Sunday. When there was no response from him the following morning, the door was forcibly opened, where he was found deceased. He was taken to hospital, where doctors confirmed his death.
Facts and Background
| Details | Information |
| Name | Lieutenant General (Retired) M Harun-or-Rashid |
| Position Held | Chief of Army Staff (24 Dec 2000 – 16 Jun 2002) |
| Place of Death | Chittagong Club |
| Date of Death Discovered | Monday, morning after being found in his room |
| Post-Retirement Role | Chairman of Destiny Group |
| Legal Issues | Imprisoned for embezzlement and money laundering allegations |
Additional Context
Harun-or-Rashid assumed the position of Army Chief on 24 December 2000 and retired on 16 June 2002. After retirement, he took up the role of chairman at Destiny Group. However, he faced legal troubles including charges of embezzlement and money laundering, which led to his imprisonment.
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