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Brigadier General Syed Mohammad Motaher Hossain has been reassigned to the Bangladesh Army after serving two years as the Inspector General of Prisons. The Directorate of Prisons confirmed his transfer, citing an order from the Ministry of Public Administration. Hossain is reportedly being considered for a new position as defense advisor at the defense wing of the Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York.

The move follows a press conference held by Hossain where he openly discussed significant challenges within the prison system. These issues included severe overcrowding, a shortage of doctors, and other systemic difficulties. Hossain stated that he had been aware of his impending transfer, which motivated him to organize the briefing to highlight his activities and the conditions during his tenure as Inspector General of Prisons.

Masud Hassan Jewel, a jailer within the Department of Prisons, confirmed the development to The Daily Star. The timing of Hossain's departure and his candid remarks about the prison system's struggles have drawn attention to the state of correctional facilities in Bangladesh.

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I was aware of the transfer; hence, I organised the briefing to highlight my activities during my tenure as IG prisons.