Md Ismail Hossain

For other people named Ismail Hossain, see Ismail Hossain (disambiguation).

Md Ismail Hossain was a police officer who served as the 14th Inspector General of Police of Bangladesh Police during 1997–1998.^[1] He was born at Fulbaria, a village of Sarishabari Upazila in Jamalpur District.

Md. Ismail Hossain during his term as Inspector General

Early life and education

Hossain grew up in the Jamalpur district in Bangladesh where he attended Bhatura High School.^[2]

Career

Hossain joined Pakistan Police Service in 1966 as Assistant Superintendent of Police.^[3]

Hossain served as the Inspector General of Bangladesh Police from 16 November 1997 to 27 September 1998.^[4] He was the first IGP from the Greater Mymensingh Area.^[2]

Death

Hossain died on 27 October 2016 in Apollo Hospital Dhaka.^[3][5]

References

1. "Ex-IGP Ismail Hossain passes away". Dhaka Tribune. 27 October 2016. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
2. "'Allout steps to eradicate terrorism taken'". The Daily Star. 1998-01-02. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
3. "Ex-IGP Ismail passes away". The New Nation. Archived from the original on 13 April 2021. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
4. "Those who led Bangladesh Police". UNB. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
5. "Former IGP Ismail Hossain dies at 75". NTV. 27 October 2016. Retrieved 22 November 2020.