Rear Admiral Md Ziaul Hoque took charge as the 15th director general of the Bangladesh Coast Guard on Thursday.
A notification of the Ministry of Public Administration confirmed his appointment on Tuesday.
Rear Admiral Md Ziaul Hoque joined the Bangladesh Navy on January 1, 1989. He completed the Naval Officers’ course in Germany in 1991.
In his long career, Md Ziaul Hoque has served the Bangladesh Navy at various capacities and participated in a number of trainings at home and abroad.
Before this, he was serving the National Defence College as the senior directing staff (Navy).
Due to his distinguished service in the Navy, he was awarded the prestigious OSP medal as well.