M Ashraful Haq

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M Ashraful Haq

NBP, NUP, BCGM, ndc, afwc, psc
Born (1965-03-01) March 1, 1965 (age 58)
AllegianceFlag of Bangladesh.svg  Bangladesh
Service/branchNaval Ensign of Bangladesh.svg  Bangladesh Navy
Years of service1985 – 2023
Rank Rear Admiral

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BN Rear Admiral Star Plate.svg
Commands held
Awards
  • Nou Bahini Padak (NBP)
  • Nou Utkorsho Padak (NUP)
  • Bangladesh Coast Guard Padak (BCGM)

Rear Admiral M Ashraful Haq NBP, NUP, BCGM, ndc, afwc, psc is a retired admiral of Bangladesh Navy [1] He served as the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Operations). [2] Prior to that, he served as Director General of Bangladesh Coast Guard. [3] Before that, he was the Commander of Khulna Naval Area. [4]

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Early life and education

Haq was born on 1 March 1965. After successfully completing SSC & HSC he joined Bangladesh Naval Academy on 15 October 1982 and got commissioned in Executive Branch on 15 April 1985. [5] He is a graduate of Mirpur Staff college & National Defence College. He completed his post graduate from National Defense College, Delhi, India. [6]

Career

Haq served as the Sergeant-At-Arms of Bangladesh National Parliament while he was Commodore. [7] He was managing director of Dockyard and Engineering Works Ltd and also served as Commander of Bangladesh Navy Fleet. He has gone to retirement on 28 February, 2023.

Personal life

Rear Admiral Haq is happily married to Mrs. Farzana Kabir and blessed with a daughter. [8]

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References

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