Waker-uz-Zaman

Army Personnel

Bangladeshi Sherpur, East Pakistan, Pakistan

Share on Facebook Share on X Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn

Quick Info

ProfessionArmy Personnel
NationalityBangladeshi
Date of Birth16/09/1966
Age59 years
BirthplaceSherpur, East Pakistan, Pakistan

Do you like Waker-uz-Zaman?

You can vote only once.

Bio/Wiki

Famous ForBeing the 18th Chief of Army Staff of the Bangladesh Army

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Degrees
  • Graduation from Defence Services Command and Staff College, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Master's degree in Defence Studies from National University of Bangladesh
  • Master's degree in Defence Studies from King's College, University of London

Personal Life

ReligionIslam
AddressSena Bhaban, Dhaka

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherAsad-uz-Zaman
SpouseBegum Sarahnaz Kamalika Rahman
Children2 Daughters - Samiha Raisa Zaman, Shayeera Ibnat Zaman

Career

Military Career
Service BranchBangladesh Army
RankGeneral
Service Years1985-present
UnitEast Bengal Regiment
Major Designations
  • 15th Principal Staff Officer of Armed Forces Division (24 November 2020-29 December 2023)
  • 18th Chief of Army Staff (11 June 2024)
Commands
  • Chief of the General Staff at Army Headquarters
  • PSO of Armed Forces Division
  • MS at Army Headquarters
  • GOC of 9th Infantry Division
  • Commander of 46th Independent Infantry Brigade
Battles/Wars
  • UNMIL
  • I UNAVEM
Significant Contributions
  • Taught at non-commissioned officer academies and the School of Infantry and Tactics.
  • Served in United Nations missions in Liberia and Angola.
  • Held various important staff positions within the Army.
  • Helmed the modernization efforts of the Bangladesh Army.
  • Participated in peacekeeping missions under UN auspices.

Favourites

Hobbies
  • Playing games
  • Travelling to distant places

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Joined the Bangladesh Military Academy on 20 December 1985 as part of the 13th BMA Long Course.
2. Served as deputy military secretary at Army Headquarters on two occasions.
3. Became the chairperson of the Bangladesh National Authority for Chemical Weapons Convention.
4. Involved in critical operational and strategic planning as Chief of General Staff.
Information on this page is collected from public sources and may not be 100% accurate. Report an error
Scroll to Top
Home Actors Sports Business