SM Shafiuddin Ahmed
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Sheikh Mohammad Shafiuddin Ahmed (born 1 December 1963)[1] is a four star general of the Bangladesh Army and the current Chief of Army Staff (CAS) of the Bangladesh Army since June 2021.[4][5] Prior to his appointment as CAS, he served as the quartermaster general (QMG) of Bangladesh Army as a lieutenant general. In his 40 year long military career he has also served as director general of Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS), Director of Military Training (DMT),[6] besides commanding an infantry brigade and an infantry division.[7][8]
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SM Shafiuddin Ahmed | |
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এস এম শফিউদ্দিন আহমেদ | |
18th Chief of Army Staff | |
Assumed office 24 June 2021 (2021-06-24) | |
President | |
Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
Preceded by | Aziz Ahmed |
Personal details | |
Born | (1963-12-01) 1 December 1963 (age 60) Narail, East Pakistan, Pakistan (now, Bangladesh)[1][2] |
Spouse | Noorjahan Ahmed |
Residence(s) | Sena Bhaban, Dhaka Cantonment |
Alma mater | Military Training |
Awards | Senabahini Padak (SBP) Oshamanno Sheba Padak(OSP) Independence Day Award |
Website | army.mil.bd |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Bangladesh |
Branch/service | Bangladesh Army |
Years of service | 1983–present |
Rank | General |
Unit | East Bengal Regiment |
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Battles/wars | |
Service number | BA-2496[3] |
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