Rear Admiral Khondkar Misbah Ul Azim. Photo: ISPR

DHAKA, July 17, 2026 (BSS) - Rear Admiral Khondkar Misbah Ul Azim has been named as the new Chief of the Bangladesh Navy.

According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), he will be promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral on July 23, and will assume the responsibilities of the Chief of the Bangladesh Navy on the same day.