Mohammad Musa
Rear Admiral of the Bangladesh Navy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mohammad Musa [a] is a two star officer of Bangladesh Navy and the incumbent Assistant Chief Of Naval Staff (Operations). He is the former Vice Chancellor of Bangladesh Maritime University and also the Chairman of Mongla Port Authority.[1] He also served as Commander of Khulna Naval Area.[2]
Mohammad Musa | |
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Musa in June 2023. | |
| Native name | মোহাম্মদ মুসা |
| Born | 1 September 1967 Narayanganj, East Pakistan, Pakistan |
| Allegiance | Bangladesh |
| Service | Bangladesh Navy |
| Years of service | 01 July 1987 – present |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
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| Awards |  Oshamanno Sheba Padak (OSP) Nou Parodorshita Padak (NPP) Noubahini Padak (NBP) Commendation Padak |
| Spouse(s) | Nishat Rahman |
| Children | 2 |
Early life and education
Musa was born on 1967 at Narayanganj of then East Pakistan, Pakistan (now Dhaka Division, Bangladesh). He completed his elementary school in IET Government High School, Narayanganj. Musa is an alumnus of Sylhet Cadet College and joined Bangladesh Naval Academy on 27 January 1985. Musa was commissioned on executive branch 1 July 1987 15th BMA Long Course. He is a Naval artillery officer and has undergone officer's basic training at Royal Malaysian Navy. [3] He has also obtained his M Phil from Bangladesh University of Professionals in 2015 and PhD in Maritime Awareness: Bangladesh Perspective from Jahangirnagar University.[4] Musa was also designated as Bangladesh representative in the State Party meeting in the United Nations in 2013.[5]
Military career
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Perspective
Musa served as Chief Instructor at Bangladesh Naval Academy and also commandant of Naval Gunnery and Seamanship School. He has commanded three warships including flagship, BNS Bangabandhu. He also leaded a patrol boat, two offshore vessel and one naval base. He also served as Naval Secretary, commanded Naval Administrative Authority Dhaka and Khulna Naval Area. Musa is notable for having rendered humanitarian assistance and support to local administration during COVID-19 outbreak as part of Bangladesh Navy's campaign of COVID-19 pandemic. Musa also served in Blue Economy Cell of Energy and Mineral Resources Division as director.[6] He was sent to Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS) after his assignment at Blue Economy Cell. Musa was then tenured as Chairman of Mongla Port Authority from January 26, 2021. [7] Musa implemented medical facilities for port employees and actively collaborated with local governments and civil administration in Mongla Port. He distributed goods to port laborers and engaged in talks with worker unions and trade associations. Under his leadership, the Mongla Port remained operational without interruption throughout his two-year tenure, demonstrating his commitment to seamless port activities and trade operations.[8][9][10]
Musa's leadership and management has ameliorated into a legacy. He was regarded as one of the notable chairpersons of the Mongla Port Authority and gained national attention for his efforts in revitalizing a port that was previously considered inactive. Under his guidance, the port experienced a remarkable transformation, breaking records even during the challenging period of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. He was then appointed as vice chancellor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University on January 2023.[11][12]
Personal life
Musa is married to Nishat Rahman and is father of two sons.[6] he was featured as the cover focus of the magazine ICE Business Times on 15 February 2022. he was also featured in The Prestige Magazine on 3 June 2023. [13][14]
References
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