Bangladesh’s army chief, General Waker-Us-Zaman was once serving as the principal staff officer at the Armed Forces Division under the Prime Minister’s Office. By virtue of his position he worked closely with former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
According to the Bangladesh concerned authorities websites and other sources, the 58 years old General became the Army chief of Bangladesh only on June 23 last.
Waker-Us-Zaman also happens to be the son in law of fromer Bangladesh army chief General Muhammad Mustafizur Rahman.
The General holds a Masters degree in Defence Studies from the National University of Bangladesh and a Master of Arts in Defence Studies from King’s College, London.
Before becoming the army chief, Gen Waker-Us-Zaman served as the Chief of General Staff for little over six months – a role in which he oversaw, among other things, military operations and intelligence, Bangladesh’s role in UN peacekeeping operations, and budget.
