Chief of Naval Staff (Bangladesh)

Chief of Naval Staff
নৌবাহিনী প্রধান
Emblem
Flag of Chief of Naval Staff
since 24 July 2023
 Bangladesh Navy
TypeBangladesh Navy service chief
AbbreviationCNS
Member ofNational Committee on Security Affairs
Reports to President
Chief Adviser
Minister of Defence
SeatNaval Headquarters, Banani, Dhaka
NominatorMinistry of Defence
AppointerThe Prime Minister
with President advice and consent
Term length3 years, or at the age of 60, whichever is earlier
Constituting instrumentThe Navy Ordinance, 1961 (Ordinance No. XXXV OF 1961)
Formation7 April 1972; 52 years ago (7 April 1972)
First holderCaptain Nurul Huq
Salary125631 (US$1,000)
per month
1507572 (US$13,000)
per year (incl. allowances)
Websitenavy.mil.bd

The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) (Bengali: নৌবাহিনী প্রধান, romanizedNaubāhinī pradhāna) is the highest ranking officer of the Bangladesh Navy, this person commands the navy. The position is abbreviated as CNS in Bangladesh Navy, and currently held by an Admiral. The current CNS is Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hassan, who took office on 24 July 2023.