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Chief of General Staff
জেনারেল স্টাফের প্রধান
Insignia of the Bangladesh Army
Flag of the Bangladesh Army
since 6 August 2024
 Bangladesh Army
TypeBangladesh Army second commander
AbbreviationCGS
Member ofNational Committee on Security Affairs
Reports to President
Chief Adviser
Chief of Army Staff
ResidenceDhaka Cantonment
SeatDhaka Cantonment
AppointerThe Prime Minister
with President advice and consent
Term length3 years, or at the age of 60, whichever is earlier.
Constituting instrumentThe Army Act, 1952 of (Act No. XXXIX OF 1952)
Formation12 April 1971; 53 years ago (1971-04-12)
Salary৳120000 (US$990)
per month
৳1440000 (US$12,000)
per year (incl. allowances)
Websitearmy.mil.bd

Chief of General Staff (CGS) (Bengali: জেনারেল স্টাফের প্রধান, romanized: Jēnārēl sṭāphēr prôdhān) of Bangladesh Army, is the second highest-ranked commander of the Bangladesh Army.[1][2] The Chief of General staff has been a three-star rank since 2007.[3][4]

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  1. ^ "Chief of General Staff (CGS) of Bangladesh Army Lieutenant General Waker-Uz-Zaman addressing". The Financial Express. 3 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Gen Sarwar Hasan made chief of general staff, replaced by Gen Akbar as NDC commandant". bdnews24.com. 13 January 2021.
  3. ^ "2 army officers promoted to lieutenant general". The Daily Star. 24 May 2010.
  4. ^ "About Bangladesh Army". army.mil.bd. Bangladesh Army. Archived from the original on 10 October 2024.
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