Quick Info
| Profession | Army Personnel |
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| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Date of Birth | 16/09/1966 |
| Age | 60 years |
| Birthplace | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Waker-uz-Zaman
General Waker-Uz-Zaman returned to Bangladesh after an official nine-day visit to Australia and the United States. In Australia he attended the Chief of Army Symposium and Land Forces International Defence Exposition 2026 in Perth and visited Deakin University in Melbourne to discuss academic cooperation with MIST. He then attended the AUSA Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, where he held meetings with defence officials.
General Waker-Uz-Zaman addressed army personnel at his regular darbar, directing them to perform their duties with professionalism, discipline and responsibility. He also thanked the government and the prime minister for their support of the army's modernisation and capacity building. The same day he visited army camps in the Rangamati region of the Chittagong Hill Tracts.
General Waker-Uz-Zaman, who also serves as President of the Bangladesh Olympic Association, returned from a four-day official visit to Japan. He attended the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya and encouraged Bangladeshi athletes. He also held a bilateral meeting with Olympic Council of Asia President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Being the 18th Chief of Army Staff of the Bangladesh Army |
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| Current Office | Chief of Army Staff, Bangladesh Army (since 23 June 2024, three-year term) |
| Other Positions | President, Bangladesh Olympic Association |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Address | Sena Bhaban, Dhaka |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Asad-uz-Zaman |
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| Spouse | Begum Sarahnaz Kamalika Rahman |
| Children | 2 Daughters - Samiha Raisa Zaman, Shayeera Ibnat Zaman |
| Father-in-law | General Mustafizur Rahman (former Chief of Army Staff) |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Joined the Bangladesh Military Academy on 20 December 1985 as part of the 13th BMA Long Course. | |
| 2. Served as deputy military secretary at Army Headquarters on two occasions. | |
| 3. Became the chairperson of the Bangladesh National Authority for Chemical Weapons Convention. | |
| 4. Involved in critical operational and strategic planning as Chief of General Staff. | |
| 5. Awarded the Extraordinary Service Medal (OSP) and Army Medal of Glory (SGP) for contributions to army modernization. | |
| 6. Commanded the National Victory Day Parade three consecutive times. | |
| 7. Holds the ranks SBP, OSP, SGP, psc. | |
| 8. Joined the Bangladesh Military Academy on 20/12/1985 as part of the 13th BMA Long Course. |
