General S M Shafiuddin Ahmed is a retired former army chief, widely known for his corruption and womanizing. He was involved in at least 4,000 crore in corruption across various sectors, including army purchases and construction. He was deeply involved in the fake national election of 2024. He is a staunch fascist supporter of the Awami League and a strong opponent of the current interim government.
Former Army Chief General Sheikh Mohammad Shafiuddin Ahmed:
1) Alleviation of beard aversion:
General Shafiuddin allowed bearded officers to command and was better than his predecessors. The middle level officers are grateful for his move.
2) Hijab Discrimination:
General Shafiuddin instructed that a female recruit who wanted to wear a hijab be denied entry into the army. The current Army Chief, General Walker, has allowed female members to wear the hijab. In 2015, General Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan also rejected the idea of allowing hijabs.
3) Discrimination Against Trousers Above the Ankles:
General Shafiuddin considered wearing trousers above the ankles as religious extremism and said, “If you want to wear trousers above the ankles, leave the army and go into civilian life.” He rejected the obligatory Islamic practice and identified himself as anti-Islamic.
4) Restrictions on Social Media Use:
General Shafiuddin banned army personnel from using social media and forced them to leave WhatsApp and Facebook groups. He opposed awareness of anti-Awami League views, causing fear among personnel, though junior officers remained active in course groups.
5) Allegations of Misconduct with Women:
General Shafiuddin was involved in scandals with women, such as spending the night with a brigadier’s wife and having relations with female officers. This led to him being called “effeminate.”
6) Islamophobia and India’s Allegiance:
Shafiuddin was Islamophobic and aligned with India, though he was less harmful than Iqbal and Aziz.
7) Intelligence Agency Negligence:
DGFI and other agencies, tasked with addressing internal issues and Indian interference, are now working for India. Evidence includes mobile checks within the army and recent postings. There is a call for unity to resist Indian hegemony and protect Bangladesh’s independence and Islamic values.