The Bangladesh government awarded him the title of Bir Pratik for his bravery in the war of independence.

Harun-Ar-Rashid was made army Chief on 24 December 2000, taking over from General Mustafizur Rahman.

[2] He was the army chief when one British and two Danish surveyors were kidnapped in Chittagong Hill tracts by suspected tribal unsatisfied with the peace deal.

[4] Harun-Ar-Rashid is the vice president of Sector Commanders forum.

[6] He supported increased government expenditure on defense but believed health and housing should get a higher priority.