Zahir Uddin Ahmed

Zahir Uddin Ahmed (ND), NBP, BCGM, ndc, psc
Ahmed on 9 July 2012
12th Chief of Naval Staff
In office 29 January 2009 –28 January 2013

Vice Admiral Zahir received Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) commendation for his remarkable performance in naval service. He is also awarded with the highest achievement awards namely 'Bangladesh Navy Medal' and 'Bangladesh Coast Guard Medal' for outstanding contribution in different fields of Navy and Coast Guard.

Personal life

Zahir is married to Shabnam Ahmed. They have a son and a daughter together. ^[4]

See also

• Military of Bangladesh

References

1. "PM was advised to go for negotiations". The Daily Star . 17 July 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
2. "Bangladesh Navy". United States Navy.bd. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
3. "First Bangladesh made warship launched". The Daily Star. 9 October 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
4. Hatashe, Raych (11 May 2009). "In war and Peace Invincible at Sea: Bangladesh Navy". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
5. "Navy chief promoted to vice admiral". The Daily Star. 3 October 2009. Retrieved 12 August 2024.

Military offices
Preceded by Vice Admiral Sarwar Jahan Nizam	Chief of Naval Staff 2009–2013	Succeeded by Admiral M. Farid Habib