Rear Admiral Khondkar Misbah Ul Azim has been appointed as the next chief of the Bangladesh Navy, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

In a statement issued on Thursday (16 July), ISPR said Khondkar Misbah Ul Azim will be promoted to the rank of vice admiral on 23 July.

He will assume charge as the chief of the Bangladesh Navy on the same day.

Khondkar Misbah Ul Azim is currently serving as Bangladesh's ambassador to Oman.

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