S M Abul Kalam Azad (G), BSP, NGP, ndc, psc, BN | |
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&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Abul_Kalam_Azad_2023.jpg) Azad in Malé (2023) | |
| Bangladesh High Commissioner to the Maldives | |
| In office 6 April 2022[1] – 10 August 2024[2] | |
| President | Mohammad Abdul Hamid Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Prime Minister | Sheikh Hasina Muhammad Yunus (acting) |
| Preceded by | Mohammad Nazmul Hassan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 30, 1967 Kumarkhali, East Pakistan, Pakistan |
| Spouse | Begum Naomee Nahreen Azad |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | &sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Army_Medal_of_Excellence_Bar.png){kind=small} Bisishtho Sheba Padak (BSP) &sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Navy_Glorious_Service_Medal_Ribbon.png){kind=small} Nou Gourobh Padak (NGP) &sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:UN_UNMEE_Medal_ribbon.svg){kind=small} UN Peacekeeping Medal, UNMEE &sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:UNIFIL_ribbon_bar.svg){kind=small} UN Peacekeeping Medal, UNIFIL National Integrity Strategy Award Maritime Task Force Commander's Commendation Award, UNIFIL |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Bangladesh |
| Branch/service |  Bangladesh Navy |
| Years of service | 1 July 1987 – present |
| Rank | &sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:12.BNF-VADM.svg){kind=small} &sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:British_Royal_Navy_(sleeves)_OF-7.svg){kind=small} Rear Admiral&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:BN_Rear_Admiral_Star_Plate.svg){kind=small} |
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| Battles/wars | UNIKOM UNMEE UNIFIL |
| Police career | |
| Unit | Rapid Action Battalion[3] |
| Allegiance | Bangladesh |
| Branch |  Bangladesh Police |
| Service years | 2006–2009 |
| Rank | &sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Bangladesh_Police_Additional_DIGP_Rank.svg){kind=icon} Director |
Sheikh Muhammad Abul Kalam Azad (born April 30, 1967) is a two star admiral of Bangladesh Navy and the current Commander of Dhaka Naval Area (COMDHAKA). Prior this appoinment, he was high commissioner of Bangladesh to Maldives. He is former Commander of Bangladesh Navy Fleet.[4] Earlier he held a range of salient appointments, namely Chairman of Chittagong Port Authority,[5] Chairman of Mongla port Authority, Director of Naval Intelligence & Naval Administrative Authority Dhaka.[6][7]
- ^ "New High-Commissioner of Bangladesh presents his credentials to the President". The President's Office. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ "S M Abul Kalam Azad back to BD Navy - - Ministry of Public Administration" (PDF). Ministry of Public Administration. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ "Commander S M Abul Kalam Azad Director of Legal and Media told drug peddler dies in cutody". The Daily Star. 25 September 2009.
- ^ "Commander BN Fleet Rear Admiral S M Abul Kalam Azad". Daily Sun. 7 February 2021.
- ^ "Rear Admiral SM Abul Kalam Azad made new Chairman Chattogram port". The Asian Age. 25 March 2020.
- ^ "Mongla Port gets new Chairman". Daily Sun. 26 January 2020.
- ^ "Rear Admiral SM Abul Kalam Azad next High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Maldives". The Business Standard. 23 February 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2022.