AKM Shamsul Islam

Brigadier General
AKM Shamsul Islam
এ.কে.এম. শামছুল ইসলাম
Islam in 2026
Defence Adviser to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh
Incumbent
Assumed office
17 February 2026
Prime MinisterTarique Rahman
Preceded byKhalilur Rahman (as National Security Adviser)
Personal details
Born (1970-05-20) 20 May 1970
Mymensingh District, Bangladesh
PartyBangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)
EducationPhD in Nuclear Security
Alma mater
OccupationPolitician, Security Analyst
Awards
Military service
Branch/service Bangladesh Army
Years of service1989-2018
RankBrigadier General
UnitRegiment of Artillery
Commands
Battles/wars

AKM Shamsul Islam (Bengali: এ.কে.এম. শামছুল ইসলাম) is a Bangladeshi politician, retired Bangladesh Army officer, and security analyst.[1][2] He currently serves as the defence adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, holding the rank of a state minister.[3][4] Previously, he was appointed as the chief security officer for Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Khaleda Zia and acting chairman Tarique Rahman.[5][6] He is a member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.[7][8]

Early life and education

Shamsul Islam was born in Nandail Upazila of Mymensingh district.[9]During his school years, he topped the Mymensingh district in Class 8 and received a talent pool scholarship. He passed SSC and HSC examinations from Cumilla Cadet College.[10] He then obtained a Bachelor of Science degree being First Class First from Chittagong University.[10][11] He then obtained a Masters in Defense Studies degree with first class distinction from the Defense Services Command and Staff College and a Masters in Management from the Philippine Christian University with a gold medal.[10][12] He also obtained a Masters in Military Technology from Bangladesh University of Professionals.[10] He completed his Masters in Defense Studies from Bangladesh Open University. He also completed advanced military and strategic training in Bangladesh, Pakistan, the United Kingdom, China, the Philippines, Russia, and the United States.[13] Later, he obtained a PhD degree in Nuclear Security of Bangladesh from Jahangirnagar University.[10][14]

Military career

Shamsul Islam was commissioned into the Bangladesh Army in 1989 after completing the 21st long course at the Bangladesh Military Academy.[15] He received Osmani Gold Medal in Bangladesh Military Academy for best academic performance. He rose to the rank of Brigadier General before retiring.[10]

Political career

After retiring from the army, Shamsul Islam joined the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). In 2025, he sought nomination from the BNP for the Mymensingh-9 (Nangail) constituency in the national elections.[16][17]

On 17 December 2025, he was appointed as the chief security officer to oversee the security of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and acting chairman Tarique Rahman.[18][19][20] Following Tarique Rahman's appointment as Prime Minister, Shamsul Islam was made an adviser in his office.[21][22][23]

References

  1. ^ "PM's Defense Adviser visits the Ministry of Defense". The Financial Express. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  2. ^ "Brig Gen (retd) Shamsul Islam appointed as 'chief security officer' for Khaleda, Tarique". The Daily Star. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  3. ^ "Chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Force call on PM Tarique". The Business Standard. 19 February 2026. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  4. ^ "PM's Defense Adviser visits the Ministry of Defense". BSS. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  5. ^ "Shamsul Islam appointed chief security officer of Khaleda, Tarique". Daily Sun. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  6. ^ খালেদা জিয়া ও তারেক রহমানের নিরাপত্তা টিমের প্রধান শামসুল ইসলাম. Jugantor (in Bengali). 17 December 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  7. ^ মন্ত্রী ও প্রতিমন্ত্রীর মর্যাদায় উপদেষ্টা হলেন ১০ জন. bdnews24.com (in Bengali). 17 February 2026. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  8. ^ তারেক রহমানের নিরাপত্তা দলে যুক্ত হলেন সাবেক তিন সেনা কর্মকর্তা. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 7 January 2026. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  9. ^ বাবা-মায়ের কবর জিয়ারত করলেন প্রধানমন্ত্রীর উপদেষ্টা ব্রি. জেনারেল (অব.) শামছুল ইসলাম. Bangladesh Pratidin (in Bengali). 20 February 2026. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
  10. ^ a b c d e f বিএনপির প্রধান নিরাপত্তা কর্মকর্তা হিসেবে দায়িত্ব পেলেন ময়মনসিংহের শামছুল ইসলাম. Daily Inqilab (in Bengali). Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  11. ^ সাবেক সেনা কর্মকর্তা শামছুল ইসলাম সম্পর্কে যা জানা গেল. Dhaka Post (in Bengali). 18 December 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  12. ^ সাবেক সেনা কর্মকর্তা শামছুল ইসলাম সম্পর্কে যা জানা গেল. Dhaka Post (in Bengali). 18 December 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  13. ^ সাবেক সেনা কর্মকর্তা শামছুল ইসলাম সম্পর্কে যা জানা গেল. Dhaka Post (in Bengali). 18 December 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  14. ^ ব্রিগেডিয়ার জেনারেল ড. একেএম শামসুল ইসলাম (in Bengali). Daily Apandesh. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  15. ^ সাবেক সেনা কর্মকর্তা শামছুল ইসলাম সম্পর্কে যা জানা গেল. Dhaka Post (in Bengali). 18 December 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  16. ^ খালেদা জিয়া ও তারেক রহমানের প্রধান নিরাপত্তা কর্মকর্তার পরিচয়. RTV (in Bengali). Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  17. ^ নান্দাইলে বিএনপি প্রার্থীর মনোনয়ন বাতিলের দাবিতে মানববন্ধন. The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). Retrieved 23 February 2026.
  18. ^ "Shamsul appointed 'Chief Security Officer' for Khaleda, Tarique". Barta24. 17 December 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  19. ^ "Brig. Gen. (Retd) Shamsul Islam in charge of security of Khaleda Zia and Tarique Rahman". Bangladesh Pratidin. 17 December 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  20. ^ তারেক রহমানের নিরাপত্তা টিমের প্রধান শামছুল ইসলাম (in Bengali). BD Bulletin. 17 December 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  21. ^ "Chiefs of three services call on Bangladesh PM". New Age. 19 February 2026. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  22. ^ "Chiefs of three services call on PM". Daily Sun. 19 February 2026. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  23. ^ সশস্ত্র বাহিনী বিভাগে অফিস করলেন প্রধানমন্ত্রী তারেক রহমান. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). BSS.
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