Who Is General Waker-Uz-Zaman

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General Waker-Uz-Zaman, who became Bangladesh's army chief just over a month ago, Monday made the biggest announcement for the country

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He announced the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled the country following a month-long protest

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General Zaman announced that an interim government will be formed to run the government

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But who is General Waker-Uz-Zaman, the man who will replace Sheikh Hasina as head of the State

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Waker-Uz-Zaman, 58, is Bangladesh's chief of Army Staff, who took over the reigns on June 23, 2024 for three years

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General Zaman was born in Dhaka in 1966. He was the chief of general staff for over six months before becoming the army chief

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He holds a master's degree in defence studies and is an alumnus of the National University of Bangladesh

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He is married to Sarahnaz Kamalika Zaman, the daughter of General Muhammad Mustafizur Rahman, who was the army chief between 1997 and 2000

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General Zaman also served as principal staff officer of former PM Sheikh Hasina. He was deeply involved in national defence strategies

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A decorated armyman, he is the recipient of Army Medal of Glory (SGP) and also the Extraordinary Service Medal for his pivotal role in modernising the army

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