S. M. Abul Kalam Azad (admiral)
Abul Kalam Azad BSP, NGP | |
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Azad in Malé (2023) | |
| Bangladesh High Commissioner to the Maldives | |
| In office 6 April 2022 – 10 August 2024 | |
| President | Mohammad Abdul Hamid Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina Muhammad Yunus (acting) |
| Preceded by | Mohammad Nazmul Hassan |
| Succeeded by | Mohammad Sohel Parvez (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 30, 1967 Kumarkhali, East Pakistan, Pakistan |
| Spouse | Begum Naomee Nahreen Azad |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Bisishtho Sheba Padak (BSP) Nou Gourobh Padak (NGP) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Bangladesh |
| Branch/service | Bangladesh Navy |
| Years of service | 1987 – 2025 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands |
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| Battles/wars | UNIKOM UNMEE UNIFIL |
| Police career | |
| Unit | Rapid Action Battalion |
| Allegiance | Bangladesh |
| Branch | Bangladesh Police |
| Service years | 2006–2009 |
| Rank | Director |
Sheikh Muhammad Abul Kalam Azad (born April 30, 1967) is a retired two star officer of Bangladesh Navy and former commander Dhaka Naval Area, an assignment he uphold before as Naval Administrator Dhaka. Prior that, he was high commissioner of Bangladesh to Maldives. He is also the former Commander of Bangladesh navy fleet and Chairman of Chittagong Port Authority,Mongla port Authority.