Aziz Ahmed (general)
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This article is about the former Bangladesh Chief of Army Staff. For the Pakistani diplomat, see Aziz Ahmed (civil servant).
Aziz Ahmed (born 1 January 1961) is a retired Bangladeshi four star general who was Chief of Army Staff (CAS) of the Bangladesh Army, from 25 June 2018 to 24 June 2021. He was succeeded by General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed on 24 June 2021.[1]
Quick Facts 16th Chief of Army Staff, President ...
Aziz Ahmed | |
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আজিজ আহমেদ | |
16th Chief of Army Staff | |
In office 25 June 2018 – 24 June 2021 | |
President | Mohammad Abdul Hamid |
Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
Preceded by | Belal Shafiul Huq |
Succeeded by | SM Shafiuddin Ahmed |
20th Director General of Border Guards Bangladesh | |
In office 5 December 2012 – 1 November 2016 | |
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Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina |
Preceded by | Anwar Hussain |
Succeeded by | Abul Hossain |
Personal details | |
Born | (1961-01-01) 1 January 1961 (age 63) Narayanganj District, East Pakistan, Pakistan (now Bangladesh) |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Bangladesh |
Branch/service | Bangladesh Army Border Guards Bangladesh |
Years of service | 1983 - 2021 |
Rank | General |
Unit | Regiment of Artillery |
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Battles/wars | UNIKOM, UNMIS |
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In May 2024, United States imposed sanctions on Ahmed and his immediate family members on allegation of his involvement in corruption.[2] As a result, they will be ineligible for entry into the US.[3]