Aziz Ahmed (general)

Bangladeshi military personnel

Aziz Ahmed (Bengali: আজিজ আহমেদ, born 1 January 1961) is a Bangladeshi four Star General. He was also the 16th Chief of Army Staff (CAS) of the Bangladesh Army.


Aziz Ahmed

SBP, BSP, BGBM, PBGM, BGBMS, psc, G,
আজিজ আহমেদ
Official Military Portrait
16th Chief of Army Staff
In office
26 June 2018 – 24 June 2021
PresidentAbdul Hamid
Prime MinisterSheikh Hasina
Preceded byBelal Shafiul Huq
Succeeded bySM Shafiuddin Ahmed
Personal details
Born (1961-01-01) 1 January 1961 (age 63)
Chandpur District, East Pakistan
(Now Bangladesh)
ParentsAbdul Wadud (Father)
Renuja Begum (Mother)
Alma materNational University, American International University-Bangladesh
Websitewww.army.mil.bd
Military service
Allegiance Bangladesh
Branch/service Bangladesh Army
Years of service1983 - 2021
Rank General
UnitRegiment of Artillery
CommandsQuartermaster General of Bangladesh Army
GOC of ARTDOC
DG of Border Guard Bangladesh
GOC of 33 Infantry Division
• Commander 33 Artillery Brigade
• Commander 6 Independent Air Defense Artillery Brigade
• Sector Commander of Bangladesh Riffles
Battles/warsUNIKOM UNMIS

Career change

Ahmed was promoted to the General rank and was appointed as Chief of Army Staff of the Bangladesh Army on 25 June, 2018.[1]

References change

  1. "Aziz Ahmed made new Army Chief". The Daily Star. Dhaka. 18 June 2018.