KM Ali Azam, has joined as the new secretary of the Industries Ministry on Wednesday.
He officially took over the charge from the outgoing Industries Secretary Md Abdul Halim on the day.
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun was the chief guest at the official handover ceremony held at the conference room of the Industries Ministry.
State Minister for Industries Kamal Ahmed Majumder was present as a special guest.
KM Ali Azam is a member of the eighth batch of BCS (Administration) cadre.
He was born in an aristocratic Muslim family in Udaipur village of Mollarhat upazila of Bagerhat. Prior to joining the Ministry of Industries, he served as the secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
Besides, in his long professional career he served in various levels of field administration and other important posts in the government including the commissioner of Dhaka division.
KM Ali Azam joined the Bangladesh Civil Service on December 20, 1989, assistant commissioner.