Bangladesh Appoints Lt Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman as New Army Chief

Lieutenant General Waker-Uz-Zaman has been appointed as Bangladesh's new Army Chief for a three-year term, commencing June 23. Concurrently, he will be promoted to a four-star general. His extensive career includes key command and staff roles, and he has been recognized for his work in UN Peacekeeping Affairs.

Lieutenant General Waker-Uz-Zaman was announced as Bangladesh's next Army chief for a three-year term on Tuesday, with his tenure beginning on June 23, according to the Defence Ministry.

Upon assuming his new role, Lt Gen Zaman, currently 58, will also be promoted to the rank of a four-star general, marking a significant milestone in his distinguished military career.

This appointment sees Zaman succeed General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed, who has completed his three-year tenure. Zaman, an Infantry Corps officer commissioned in 1985, currently serves as the Chief of General Staff (CGS) of the Bangladesh Army.

In his capacity as CGS, Zaman oversees various critical functions, including military operations, intelligence, United Nations peacekeeping affairs, and budget management. The Defence Ministry's Inter Service Public Relations Department (ISPR) highlighted Zaman's extensive experience, noting his leadership in key command, staff, and instructional roles.

Zaman's command experience includes leading an infantry battalion, the sole independent infantry brigade, and an infantry division within the Bangladesh Army. His role in UN Peacekeeping Affairs has been noteworthy, and he has also been recognized as a Gender Champion and Advocate within the UN framework.

In addition, Zaman has chaired the Bangladesh National Authority for Chemical Weapons Convention. His academic credentials are notable, being an alumnus of Bangladesh's Defence Services Command and Staff College and the UK's Joint Services Command and Staff College.

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