S. M. Shamim Uz Zaman
SM Shamim-Uz-Zaman | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 January 1965 Khulna, East Pakistan, Pakistan |
| Allegiance |  Bangladesh |
| Service |  Bangladesh Army |
| Years of service | 1984-2022 |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Unit | Bangladesh Infantry Regiment |
| Commands |
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| Awards |  Senabahini Padak (SBP) Bishishto Seba Padak (BSP) |
| Website | Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh in Libya |
SM Shamim Uz Zaman SBP, BSP, ndc, psc is a retired Bangladesh Army major general. He served as Bangladeshi Ambassador to Libya.[1] Prior to join here, he served as military secretary to the president of Bangladesh.[2]
Early life
[edit]Zaman was born on 2 January 1965 in Khulna, Bangladesh. After completion his HSC he joined army at 1983. He was commissioned from Bangladesh Military Academy with 11 BMA Long Course in the Corps of Infantry on 21 December 1984.[3] He completed his bachelor's degree from Chittagong University, Masters in Defence Studies from National University, Bangladesh and Masters in Military Science from Madras University, India.[4] He attended Advanced Security Cooperation Course in Hawaii, US, Green Arrow Missile Course in Pakistan as well as Amy Staff Course in Wellington, India.
Career
[edit]Zaman was also a platoon commander in the Bangladesh Military Academy. He was director general of Directorate General of Defence Purchase. He served as general officer commanding (GOC) and Sylhet area commander until he joined as military secretary to President Md Abdul Hamid in 2019.[5] He has commanded Bangladesh Military Command to Kuwait for more than four years.
References
[edit]- ^ "Maj Gen SM Shamim-Uz-Zaman new Bangladesh ambassador to Libya". The Business Standard. 2021-06-10. Retrieved 2022-09-19.
- ^ "Hasina calls on President Hamid". Bangla Tribune. Retrieved 2022-09-19.
- ^ "Shamim-Uz-Zaman made new ambassador to Libya - National". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 2022-09-19.
- ^ "Maj Gen S M Shamim made new Bangladesh Ambassador to Libiya". jagonews24.com. Retrieved 2022-09-19.
- ^ "BSS-13 Peacekeepers day being observed in the country". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. Retrieved 2022-09-19.