S M Abul Kalam Azad (G), BSP, NGP, ndc, psc, BN | |
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&sq=Qlik&lang=&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=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Army_Medal_of_Excellence_Bar.png){kind=small} Bisishtho Sheba Padak (BSP) &sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Navy_Glorious_Service_Medal_Ribbon.png){kind=small} Nou Gourobh Padak (NGP) &sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:UN_UNMEE_Medal_ribbon.svg){kind=small} UN Peacekeeping Medal, UNMEE &sq=Qlik&lang=&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=Qlik&lang=&file=File:12.BNF-VADM.svg){kind=small} &sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:British_Royal_Navy_(sleeves)_OF-7.svg){kind=small} Rear Admiral&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:BN_Rear_Admiral_Star_Plate.svg){kind=small} |
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| Battles/wars | UNMEE UNIFIL |
| Police career | |
| Unit | Rapid Action Battalion[3] |
| Allegiance | Bangladesh |
| Branch |  Bangladesh Police |
| Service years | 2006–2009 |
| Rank | &sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Bangladesh_Police_Additional_DIGP_Rank.svg){kind=icon} Deputy Director |
Sheikh Muhammad Abul Kalam Azad (born April 30, 1967) is a two star admiral of Bangladesh and former 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.