New UNFICYP Force Commander appointed

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has announced the appointment of Major General Mohammad Asadullah Minhazul Alam of Bangladesh as the new Force Commander of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP).

Major General Minhazul Alam succeeds Major General Erdenebat Batsuuri of Mongolia, with the Secretary-General expressing deep appreciation for his dedication and service.

The newly appointed Force Commander brings more than 30 years of leadership and command experience in the Bangladesh Army to the role.

Most recently, Major General Minhazul Alam served as General Officer Commanding at the Army Training and Doctrine Command. Prior to that, he held key positions including General Officer Commanding of the 10 Infantry Division and Area Commander in Cox’s Bazar between 2024 and 2026, as well as Commandant of the Defense Services Command and Staff College in 2024.

He is expected to take up his duties with the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus in the coming period.