Sarwar Jahan Nizam
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Vice Admiral Sarwar Jahan Nizam ndu, psc, BN (born 1952) is the first ever Vice-Admiral and Ex-Chief of Staff
for the Bangladesh Navy
. He is preceded by Rear Admiral M Hasan Ali Khan
ndc, psc, BN and succeeded by Vice Admiral
Zahir Uddin Ahmed (ND) ndc, psc, BN
district of Chittagong
in 1952. He joined the erstwhile Pakistan Navy
as an officer cadet
at the age of 18, and completed six months training at the Pakistan Military Academy in Kakul. In 1970 he joined the Pakistan Naval Academy in Karachi
and was commissioned into the Executive Branch of the Bangladesh Navy in 1973.
Nizam graduated from the Defence Services Command & Staff College in Dhaka
in 1986 and from the National Defence University in Beijing
, China
in 1996. Other qualifications include a Communication Specialization Course with the Royal Navy
and completion of a Senior Executive Course with the Asia Pacific Centre for Securities Studies in the United States
.
BNS Umar Farooq
, the largest naval vessel in Bangladesh service.
Nizam also held a range of staff command positions including that of the Flotilla Commander and Commodore Commanding Chittagong (COMCHIT). He also served as Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Operations) and Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Personnel) in Naval Headquarters.
On 10 February 2007 Nizam was sworn in as Naval Chief of Staff and was promoted to Vice-Admiral on 23 May of the same year. As Chief of Staff he has supported the introduction of new technology for the operation of naval vessels, and a modernisation of the ageing Bangladesh fleet.
In addition to his direct military duties, Nizam was Director General of the Bangladesh Coast Guard, in which role he commissioned the construction of the first locally built coast guard vessels. He was also Chairman of the Naval Shipyard at Khulna
, and President of the Bangladesh Swimming Federation.
Admiral Nizam came to normal retirement with effect from 29 January 2009 after ending his 36 years naval career.
Chief of Staff
The title, chief of staff, identifies the leader of a complex organization, institution, or body of persons and it also may identify a Principal Staff Officer , who is the coordinator of the supporting staff or a primary aide to an important individual, such as a president.In general, a chief of...
for the Bangladesh Navy
Bangladesh Navy
The Bangladesh Navy is the naval arm of the Bangladesh Armed Forces. At present the navy is mostly limited to coastal patrolling, however it is implementing an ambitious procurement and expansion program to ensure the security of Bangladesh's maritime boundary...
. He is preceded by Rear Admiral M Hasan Ali Khan
Rear Admiral M Hasan Ali Khan
Rear Admiral M Hasan Ali Khan, ndc, psc, BN was Ex-Chief of Staff for the Bangladesh Navy. He is preceded by Rear Admiral Shah Iqbal Mujtaba ndc, psc, BN and succeeded by Vice Admiral Sarwar Jahan Nizam ndu, psc, BN-Early life:...
ndc, psc, BN and succeeded by Vice Admiral
Vice Admiral
Vice admiral is a senior naval rank of a three-star flag officer, which is equivalent to lieutenant general in the other uniformed services. A vice admiral is typically senior to a rear admiral and junior to an admiral...
Zahir Uddin Ahmed (ND) ndc, psc, BN
Early life
Nizam was born in the AnwaraAnwara Upazila
Anwara is an Upazila of Chittagong District in the Division of Chittagong, Bangladesh.the current mp or the main owner of Anwara is Mr Akhtarurzaman chowdhury.he is the member of parliament and also a politition of awami league...
district of Chittagong
Chittagong
Chittagong ) is a city in southeastern Bangladesh and the capital of an eponymous district and division. Built on the banks of the Karnaphuli River, the city is home to Bangladesh's busiest seaport and has a population of over 4.5 million, making it the second largest city in the country.A trading...
in 1952. He joined the erstwhile Pakistan Navy
Pakistan Navy
The Pakistan Navy is the naval warfare/service branch of the Pakistan Armed Forces. Pakistan's Navy is responsible for Pakistan's coastline along the Arabian Sea and the defense of important civilian harbors and military bases...
as an officer cadet
Officer Cadet
Officer cadet is a rank held by military and merchant navy cadets during their training to become commissioned officers and merchant navy officers, respectively. The term officer trainee is used interchangeably in some countries...
at the age of 18, and completed six months training at the Pakistan Military Academy in Kakul. In 1970 he joined the Pakistan Naval Academy in Karachi
Karachi
Karachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
and was commissioned into the Executive Branch of the Bangladesh Navy in 1973.
Nizam graduated from the Defence Services Command & Staff College in Dhaka
Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...
in 1986 and from the National Defence University in Beijing
Beijing
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, China
China
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in 1996. Other qualifications include a Communication Specialization Course with the Royal Navy
Royal Navy
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and completion of a Senior Executive Course with the Asia Pacific Centre for Securities Studies in the United States
United States
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.
Naval commands
Nizam has held command positions with most of the large vessels in the Bangladesh Navy, including three years as commander of the frigateFrigate
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BNS Umar Farooq
BNS Umar Farooq
BNS Umar Farooq is a Salisbury class frigate, the former HMS Llandaff, currently in service with the Bangladesh Navy.She was built in Britain, and served with the Royal Navy for 18 years, before being sold to Bangladesh, arriving there on 27 March 1977...
, the largest naval vessel in Bangladesh service.
Nizam also held a range of staff command positions including that of the Flotilla Commander and Commodore Commanding Chittagong (COMCHIT). He also served as Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Operations) and Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Personnel) in Naval Headquarters.
On 10 February 2007 Nizam was sworn in as Naval Chief of Staff and was promoted to Vice-Admiral on 23 May of the same year. As Chief of Staff he has supported the introduction of new technology for the operation of naval vessels, and a modernisation of the ageing Bangladesh fleet.
In addition to his direct military duties, Nizam was Director General of the Bangladesh Coast Guard, in which role he commissioned the construction of the first locally built coast guard vessels. He was also Chairman of the Naval Shipyard at Khulna
Khulna
Khulna is the third largest city in Bangladesh. It is located on the banks of the Rupsha and Bhairab rivers in Khulna District. It is the divisional headquarters of Khulna Division and a major industrial and commercial center. It has a seaport named Mongla on its outskirts, 38 km from Khulna...
, and President of the Bangladesh Swimming Federation.
Admiral Nizam came to normal retirement with effect from 29 January 2009 after ending his 36 years naval career.
Personal life
Admiral Nizam is married to Munira Nizam and the couple has one daughter, Nafisa.See also
- Military of BangladeshMilitary of BangladeshThe Bangladesh Armed Forces consists of the three uniformed military services of Bangladesh: the Bangladesh Army, the Bangladesh Navy and the Bangladesh Air Force. The para-military Border Guard Bangladesh and Bangladesh Coast Guard are under the jurisdiction of the during peacetime, but during...