M Shafiul Azam
Rear Admiral M Shafiul Azam, NUP, ndc, psc (born 14 October 1964) is two star military admiral of Bangladesh Navy.[2][1] In previous he served as Assistant Chief of naval Staff (Materiel). He also held the post of CSD at Commodore Superintendent Dockyard.
Rear Admiral Rear Admiral M Shafiul Azam (E), NUP, ndc, psc BN | |
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Born | Nilphamari | October 14, 1964
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Years of service | 1982 – present |
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Awards | Noubahini Utkorso Padak (NUP) |
Spouse(s) | Doctor Rejina Begum, Radiologist |
Children | One son and a daughter |
Early life and education
Azam was born in 14 October 1964 at Nilphamari district. After completing his secondary school certificate he joined Bangladesh Navy as officer cadet in 15 October 1982. Later he got commissioned in Bangladesh Navy at Engineering Branch on 15 April 1985. M Shafiul Azam completed his engineering degree from BUET at Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering. Later he did various specialization at home & abroad. He did his Marine Engineering specialization course from the Royal Naval Engineering College [3] He also did his first Staff Course from the Defense Services Command and Staff College, Mirpur and later completed his second staff course, ie Admirals Staff Course, in the Military Staff College of Germany (Fürungsakademie der Budeswehr). Later he completed his Masters of Defence Study (MDS) from the National University of Bangladesh and Masters of Strategic and Development Studies (MSDS) from the Bangladesh University of Professionals respectively.[4]
Career
Azam served in numerous position during his service tenure. He served as Engineer Officer, Senior Engineer Officer at different warships and craft. he` also served in Staff Officer of the Engineering Directorate at the NHQ. Before appointing as Commodore Superintendent Dockyard at CSD Organization he served as the Director of Naval Engineering. IN his service tenure he also served as Instructor at Bangladesh Naval Academy and Defence Staff College respectively.
References
- "SDS (Navy)". ndc.gov.bd. 2019-06-18.
- "M Shafiul Azam ACNS(M) | m.thedailynewnation.com". The daily New Nation.
- "Naval Royal Engineering College".
- "Inter-Service Basketball ends- Bangladesh Navy". dhakatribune.com. 18 June 2018. Retrieved 28 May 2019.