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Muhammad Ashikuzzaman

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Muhammad Ashikuzzaman
Allegiance Bangladesh
Branch Bangladesh Army
Years of service1988–
RankMajor General
Commands
Battles / wars

Muhammad Ashikuzzaman is a major general of the Bangladesh Army and a diplomat who served as the ambassador of Bangladesh to Kuwait and Yemen.

Early life

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Ashikuzzaman has a Masters of Defence Studies and another in strategic studies from the National University, Bangladesh.[1]

Career

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Ashikuzzaman joined Bangladesh Army as a commissioned officer in 1988.[1]

Ashikuzzaman has served in United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone, United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire, and MONUSCO.[1] He worked at the National Defence College as the senior directing staff.[2]

On 13 July 2020, Ashikuzzaman was appointed the ambassador of Bangladesh to Kuwait.[3] He replaced, S.M. Abul Kalam, who had faced criticism for links to Mohammad Shahid Islam.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Maj Gen Md Ashikuzzaman made new Bangladesh Ambassador to Kuwait". Dhaka Tribune (Press release). 13 July 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Maj Gen Md Ashikuzzaman appointed new ambassador to Kuwait". The Daily Star. 2020-07-13. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
  3. ^ "Maj Gen Ashikuzzaman appointed Bangladesh ambassador to Kuwait". The Business Standard (Press release). 2020-07-13. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
  4. ^ Ashraf, Galib (13 July 2020). "Ashikuzzaman to replace Abul Kalam as Bangladesh ambassador to Kuwait". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 2020-12-31.