Nazma Begum is a Brigadier General of the Bangladesh Army. She is the first Bangladeshi woman Brigadier General (Health Care Management) from Army medical Corps (GDMO).[1][2] She was awarded Begum Rokeya Padak by the Government of Bangladesh in 2020.[3]
Nazma Begum | |
|---|---|
নাজমা বেগম | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Awards | full list |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Bangladesh |
| Branch/service |  Bangladesh Army |
| Years of service | 1988-present |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Unit | Army Medical Corps |
| Commands |
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| Battles/wars | MINUSCA UNOCI |
Career
editBegum started her career in Bangladesh Army. Later, she worked in United Nations' Peacekeeping Army and served as a medical professional in Central African Republic. She holds several records in Bangladesh Army as well as UN Peacekeeping Army. She became the first female Assistant Director of medical services in UN Peacekeeping Army's history. She is also the only woman in the history who was the country head twice. She is also the first woman in the history of the Bangladesh Air force who commanded the medical squadron twice.[1]
Begum served the United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) from February 2016 until August 2016 as the first female contingent commander in UNOCI's history.[4]
Awards
edit- Military Gender Advocate Award (2016, 2019) [1]
- Begum Rokeya Padak (2020)[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Nazma Begum first female Brig Gen from medical administration". unb.com.bd. 2020-10-08. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
- ^ "Nazma Begum first female brigadier general from medical administration". The Financial Express. 2020-10-08. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
- ^ a b "Govt working for women's empowerment". The Daily Star. 2020-12-10. Retrieved 2020-12-16.
- ^ "Col Nazma gets UN award for leadership". The Daily Star. 2016-09-01. Retrieved 2020-12-16.
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