Waker-Uz-Zaman is a four-star general and current head of the Bangladesh Army born in Sherpur District on 16 September 1966.
Zaman came to national prominence when he announced the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5 and the formation of an interim government.
A 30-year military veteran Zaman was appointed Chief of General Staff (CGS) of the Bangladesh Army on 29 December 2023 before getting another promotion as head of the army on 23 June 2024.
The 58-year-old father of 2 daughters is married to Sarahnaz Kamalika Zaman, the daughter of General Muhammad Mustafizur Rahman, who was army chief from 1997 to 2000.
He has a Masters degree in Defence Studies from the National University of Bangladesh and a Master of Arts in Defence Studies from King’s College, London.
Waker uz Zaman a short biography
- Born 16 September 1966
- Married to Begum Sarahnaz Kamalika Rahman with 2 daughters
- Masters degree in Defence Studies (National University of Bangladesh)
- MA in Defence Studies (Kings College, University of London)
- Commissioned on 20 December 1985 from Bangladesh Military Academy in 13th BMA Long Course in the East Bengal Regiment.
- Taught at the Non-Commissioned Officer’s Academy (NCOA), School of Infantry and Tactics (SI&T), and Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operation Training (BIPSOT).
- Served in the United Nations Mission in Liberia and the United Nations Angola Verification Mission I
- Served as Deputy Assistant Military Secretary, Assistant Military Secretary, and Deputy Military Secretary in the Military Secretary’s Branch, Army Headquarters.
- Served in the Army Security Unit and Commanded the 17th East Bengal Regiment.
- Commanded the 46th Independent Infantry Brigade in Dhaka.
- Appointed as Military Secretary of Bangladesh Army in Army Headquarters twice in 2013 and 2017 subsequently.
- Appointed at 9th Infantry Division as GOC and Area Commander of Savar Area.
- Promoted to Lieutenant General and appointed Principal Staff Officer of the Armed Forces Division on 30 November 2020
- Served as the chairperson of the Bangladesh National Authority for Chemical Weapons Convention.
- 15th Principal Staff Officer of Armed Forces Division (24 November 2020 – 29 December 2023)
- Chief of General Staff (CGS) of Bangladesh Army (29 December 2023 – 23 June 2024)
- 18th Chief of Army Staff (23 June 2024 to present)
- Interim Head of Government (5 August 2024 – present)
