Naval Commands
Nizam has held command positions with most of the large vessels in the Bangladesh Navy, including three years as commander of the frigate 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.
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