Waker-uz-Zaman
Waker-uz-Zaman | |
|---|---|
| 15th Principal Staff Officer of Armed Forces Division | |
| In office 24 November 2020 – 29 December 2023 | |
| President | |
| Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
| Preceded by | Md Mahfuzur Rahman |
| Succeeded by | Mizanur Rahman Shamim |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 September 1966 Sherpur District, Bangladesh |
| Alma mater | Defence Services Command and Staff College Bangladesh Military Academy |
| Awards |  Sena Gourab Padak(SGP) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Bangladesh |
| Branch/service |  Bangladesh Army |
| Years of service | 1985–present |
| Rank |  Lieutenant general |
| Unit | East Bengal Regiment |
| Commands |
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| Battles/wars | |
Waker-uz-Zaman (Bengali: ওয়াকার-উজ-জামান; born 16 September 1966) is a Lieutenant general of the Bangladesh Army; he is the present chief of general staff (CGS) of the Bangladesh Army.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
Zaman was born in Sherpur District on 16 September 1966.
Zaman graduated from Defence Services Command and Staff College. He studied at the Joint Services Command and Staff College in the United Kingdom.[2] He holds a master's degree in defence studies from Bangladesh and a Master of Arts in defence studies from King's College, University of London.[3]
Career[edit]
Zaman was commissioned in 1985 from Bangladesh Military Academy in 13th BMA Long Course in the East Bengal Regiment.[2] During his long military career, he taught at the Non-Commissioned Officer's Academy (NCOA), School of Infantry and Tactics (SI&T) and Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operation Training (BIPSOT). He served in the United Nations Mission in Liberia and United Nations Angola Verification Mission I.[2] He served as Deputy Assistant Military Secretary, Assistant Military Secretary and Deputy Military Secretary in Military Secretary's Branch, Army Headquarters. He served in Army Security Unit and Commanded the 17th East Bengal Regiment. He commanded the 46th Independent Infantry Brigade in Dhaka. Zaman was appointed as Military Secretary of Bangladesh Army in Army Headquarters twice in 2013 and 2017 subsequently.[2] After that he was appointed at 9th Infantry Division as (GOC) and Area Commander of Savar Area.[4] On 30 November 2020, Zaman was promoted to Lieutenant General and appointed Principal Staff Officer of Armed Forces Division.[5] He served as the chairperson of Bangladesh National Authority for Chemical Weapons Convention.[6] He was a member of the governing body of the National Defence College.[7] He was appointed as Chief of General Staff (CGS) of Bangladesh Army on 29 December 2023. General Wakar is also acting as the chairman of the Central Coordination Committee of Cantonment Public Schools and Colleges.
Lieutenant General Wakar uz Zaman is a graduate of Defence Services Command and Staff College, Mirpur and Joint Services Command and Staff College, United Kingdom. He has earned Masters of Defence Studies (MDS) from National University of Bangladesh, Bachelors Degree from University of Chittagong and Masters of Arts in Defence Studies from King's College, University of London.
Personal life[edit]
Zaman is married to Begum Sarahnaz Kamalika Rahman who is the eldest daughter of late General Mustafizur Rahman and the couple have two daughters.[3] His father-in-law was former chief of army staff who served from 24 December 1997 to 23 December 2000 and was the uncle of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.[8][9]
References[edit]
- ^ "Lieutenant General Wakar made PSO". New Age. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
- ^ a b c d "General Waqar-uz-Zaman promoted, made PSO at Armed Forces Division". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ a b "Principal Staff Officer (PSO), AFD | Armed Forces Division(AFD)". afd.gov.bd. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ^ "GOC of Ninth Infantry Division and Commander of Savar Area Major General Waqar-uz-Zaman handing over the championship trophy to Savar Area team, which emerged the champions of the Bangladesh Army Hockey Competition at the Savar Cantonment on Thursday". The New Nation. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
- ^ "New PSO adorned with Lieutenant General rank badge". Dhaka Tribune. 30 November 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ "Honorable Chairman". bnacwcafd.gov.bd. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ "National Defence College". ndc.gov.bd. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ "Lieutenant General Wakar made PSO". New Age. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ^ "Former army chief Mustafiz is buried". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 1 August 2023.