Chief of Naval Staff (Bangladesh)

Chief of Naval Staff of Bangladesh Navy
নৌবাহিনী প্রধান (Bengali)
Emblem
Flag of Chief of Naval Staff
since 24 July 2023
 Bangladesh Navy
TypeBangladesh Navy service chief
StatusProfessional head of naval branch of the Bangladesh Armed Forces.
AbbreviationCNS
Member ofDirectorate General of Defence Purchase
National Committee on Security Affairs
Armed Forces Division
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)
First holderCaptain Nurul Huq
Unofficial namesNavy Chief
Salary100000 (US$850)
per month
1200000 (US$10,000)
annually (incl. allowanced)
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.