M. A. Matin, Bir Protik, is a retired two star rank Bangladesh Army officer and advisor of the caretaker government led by Fakhruddin Ahmed.
Early life and education He was born on 6 February 1943 in Kishoreganj District. He obtained his bachelor's degree from Dhaka University.
Career Matin was commissioned on 5 June 1966 in the Pakistan Army. He reached the rank of captain there.
Later he served in the Bangladesh Army, retiring with the rank of major general. He was appointed advisor to the caretaker government of Bangladesh on 14 January 2007. He was placed in charge of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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