Muhammad Ashikuzzaman
Muhammad Ashikuzzaman | |
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| Born | 17 November 1967 Rajshahi, East Pakistan, Pakistan |
| Allegiance | Bangladesh |
| Branch | Bangladesh Army |
| Service years | 1988-2023 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | Regiment of Artillery |
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Muhammad Ashikuzzaman is a major general of the Bangladesh Army and a diplomat who served as the ambassador of Bangladesh to Kuwait and Yemen.[1]
Early life
Ashikuzzaman has a masters in Defence Studies and another in strategic studies from the National University, Bangladesh.[2]
Career
Ashikuzzaman joined Bangladesh Army as a commissioned officer in 1988.[2]
Ashikuzzaman served at the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone, United Nations Operation in Côte d'Ivoire, and MONUSCO.[2] He worked at the National Defence College as the senior directing staff.[3]
On 13 July 2020, Ashikuzzaman was appointed the ambassador of Bangladesh to Kuwait.[4] He replaced S.M. Abul Kalam, who had faced criticism for links to Mohammad Shahid Islam.[5]
References
- ^ "Roll of honor". Bangladesh National Portal. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ^ a b c "Maj Gen Md Ashikuzzaman made new Bangladesh Ambassador to Kuwait". Dhaka Tribune (Press release). 13 July 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ "Maj Gen Md Ashikuzzaman appointed new ambassador to Kuwait". The Daily Star. 2020-07-13. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
- ^ "Maj Gen Ashikuzzaman appointed Bangladesh ambassador to Kuwait". The Business Standard (Press release). 2020-07-13. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
- ^ Ashraf, Galib (13 July 2020). "Ashikuzzaman to replace Abul Kalam as Bangladesh ambassador to Kuwait". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 2020-12-31.