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|office = 13th [[Chief of Naval Staff (Bangladesh)|Chief of Naval Staff]]<br>
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| predecessor= [[Zahir Uddin Ahmed]]
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| term_start= 28 January 2013
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|president = {{ubl|[[Zillur Rahman]]|[[Mohammad Abdul Hamid|Abdul Hamid]]}}
| primeminister= [[Sheikh Hasina]]
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Admiral '''M Farid Habib''', (ND), NBP, OSP, BCGM, ndc ([[National Defence College (Bangladesh)|National Defence College]]), psc (Past Staff Course), (born 1959) was the 14th [[Chief of Staff]] of the [[Bangladesh Navy]]. He is the first ever four-star Admiral in the history of Bangladesh Navy.<ref name="admiral">{{cite news |url=http://www.bssnews.net/newsDetails.php?cat=0&id=547167&date=2016-01-17|title=BN, BAF chiefs rank upgraded|work=[[Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha]]|access-date=17 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203162949/http://www.bssnews.net/newsDetails.php?cat=0&id=547167&date=2016-01-17|archive-date=3 February 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Admiral '''M. Farid Habib''', (born 1959) was the 13th [[Chief of Staff]] of the [[Bangladesh Navy]]. He is the first ever four-star Admiral in the history of Bangladesh Navy.<ref name=admiral>{{cite news|url=http://www.bssnews.net/newsDetails.php?cat=0&id=547167&date=2016-01-17|title=BN, BAF chiefs rank upgraded|work=[[Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha]]|date=17 January 2016|access-date=17 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203162949/http://www.bssnews.net/newsDetails.php?cat=0&id=547167&date=2016-01-17|archive-date=3 February 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Now He serves as a Chairman of Trustee Board of [[The International University of Scholars|University of Scholars]].


== Early life and training ==
==Early life and training==
Farid Habib was born in 1959 at village Ichhapur in Kalihati Upazila of Tangail, East Pakistan.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-266086|title=Farid Habib new navy chief|date=2013-01-21|newspaper=The Daily Star|access-date=2016-11-07}}</ref> He is the youngest son of Late Mohammad Ali, ex Deputy Secretary to the Government.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ions.navy.mil.bd/2-uncategorised/4-chairman-bio-data.html|title=Chairman BIO-DATA|website=ions.navy.mil.bd|access-date=2016-11-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161108052241/http://www.ions.navy.mil.bd/2-uncategorised/4-chairman-bio-data.html|archive-date=8 November 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Farid Habib was born in 1959 at village Ichhapur in Kalihati Upazila of Tangail, East Pakistan.<ref name=":0">{{cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-266086|title=Farid Habib new navy chief|date=21 January 2013|newspaper=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]|access-date=7 November 2016}}</ref> He is the youngest son of Late Mohammad Ali, ex Deputy Secretary to the Government.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=http://www.ions.navy.mil.bd/2-uncategorised/4-chairman-bio-data.html|title=Chairman BIO-DATA|website=ions.navy.mil.bd|access-date=7 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161108052241/http://www.ions.navy.mil.bd/2-uncategorised/4-chairman-bio-data.html|archive-date=8 November 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>


He joined Bangladesh Navy Academy in 1976 as an officer cadet.<ref name=":0" /> He received basic naval training as Midshipman in Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, UK.<ref name=":1" /> After completing his training he was commissioned in the Executive Branch in Bangladesh Navy on 1 January 1979.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.clickittefaq.com/farid-habib-new-navy-chief/|title=Farid Habib new Navy chief|newspaper=The Daily Ittefaq|access-date=2016-11-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161108052153/http://www.clickittefaq.com/farid-habib-new-navy-chief/|archive-date=8 November 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
He joined Bangladesh Navy Academy in 1976 as an officer cadet.<ref name=":0"/> He received basic naval training as Midshipman in Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, UK.<ref name=":1"/> After completing his training he was commissioned in the Executive Branch in Bangladesh Navy on 1 January 1979.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.clickittefaq.com/farid-habib-new-navy-chief/|title=Farid Habib new Navy chief|newspaper=The Daily Ittefaq|access-date=7 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161108052153/http://www.clickittefaq.com/farid-habib-new-navy-chief/|archive-date=8 November 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Vice Admiral Habib attended various professional courses both at home and abroad and obtained First Class in all the graded courses. The courses include Missile and Mine Sweeping Courses from China, Specialization on Navigation & Direction from Australia and Pakistan, Command and Staff Courses from Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh and also from Newport, Rhode Island, USA. He attended National Defence Course and Capstone Course from National Defence College, Mirpur, Bangladesh Joint Warfare Course and Sea Safety Course in UK,. He obtained Masters in Defence Studies (MDS) from National University, Dhaka, Bangladesh with First Class. He also did Flag Officers Combined Force Maritime Component Commanders Course from Hawaii, USA.<ref name=":1" />
Vice Admiral Habib attended various professional courses both at home and abroad and obtained First Class in all the graded courses. The courses include Missile and Mine Sweeping Courses from China, Specialization on Navigation & Direction from Australia and Pakistan, Command and Staff Courses from Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh and also from Newport, Rhode Island, USA. He attended National Defence Course and Capstone Course from National Defence College, Mirpur, Bangladesh Joint Warfare Course and Sea Safety Course in UK,. He obtained Masters in Defence Studies (MDS) from National University, Dhaka, Bangladesh with First Class. He also did Flag Officers Combined Force Maritime Component Commanders Course from Hawaii, USA.<ref name=":1"/>


== Military career ==
==Military career==
Admiral Habib commanded ships of all sizes, which include 3 Frigates, Large Patrol Craft, Mine Sweeper and Missile Boats during his career in the Navy, . As a specialized Navigator, he navigated ships to various countries like UK, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. He served as Commandant, Bangladesh Naval Academy. He also served as Directing Staff and Colonel General Staff (Col GS) at Defence Services Command and Staff College, Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Admiral Habib commanded ships of all sizes, which include 3 Frigates, Large Patrol Craft, Mine Sweeper and Missile Boats during his career in the Navy, . As a specialized Navigator, he navigated ships to various countries like UK, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. He served as Commandant, Bangladesh Naval Academy. He also served as Directing Staff and Colonel General Staff (Col GS) at Defence Services Command and Staff College, Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh.


Prior to assumption of the command of Bangladesh Navy, Vice Admiral Habib was serving as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Operations) at Naval Headquarters since 1 July 2009. He held BN top command positions (Area Commanders) which include Commodore Commanding BN Flotilla, Commodore Commanding Khulna and Naval Administrative Authority, Dhaka. Besides, he served at Naval Headquarters as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Personnel), Naval Secretary, Judge Advocate General and important Directors at Naval Headquarters, including Director of Naval Operations and Director of Naval Plans. He also served as Director of Plans in Bangladesh Coast Guard. Besides these assignments, he performed the duties of Commissioner, Bangladesh Sea Scouts, and Member, National Executive Committee of Bangladesh Scouts, a non-political social organization.
Prior to assumption of the command of Bangladesh Navy, Vice Admiral Habib was serving as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Operations) at Naval Headquarters since 1 July 2009. He held BN top command positions (Area Commanders) which include Commodore Commanding BN Flotilla, Commodore Commanding Khulna and Naval Administrative Authority, Dhaka. Besides, he served at Naval Headquarters as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Personnel), Naval Secretary, Judge Advocate General and important Directors at Naval Headquarters, including Director of Naval Operations and Director of Naval Plans. He also served as Director of Plans in Bangladesh Coast Guard. Besides these assignments, he performed the duties of Commissioner, Bangladesh Sea Scouts, and Member, National Executive Committee of Bangladesh Scouts, a non-political social organization.


He also performed the duties of chairman, National Hydrographic Committee, Bangladesh.<ref name=":1" />
He also performed the duties of chairman, National Hydrographic Committee, Bangladesh.<ref name=":1"/>


He was appointed as [[Chief of Staff]] of the [[Bangladesh Navy]] on 20 January 2013 and assumed office on 28 January 2013 . He has been promoted to the [[ranks and insignia of Bangladesh Navy|rank]] of Admiral on 17 January 2016.<ref name="admiral" /> He left office on 27 January 2016.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.theindependentbd.com/printversion/details/31219|title=Rear Admiral Nizamuddin made new navy chief|newspaper=The Independent|location=Dhaka|access-date=2016-11-07}}</ref>
He was appointed as [[Chief of Staff]] of the [[Bangladesh Navy]] on 20 January 2013 and assumed office on 28 January 2013. He has been promoted to the [[ranks and insignia of Bangladesh Navy|rank]] of Admiral on 17 January 2016.<ref name=admiral/> He left office on 27 January 2016.<ref>{{cite news|date=22 January 2016|url=https://www.theindependentbd.com/printversion/details/31219|title=Rear Admiral Nizamuddin made new navy chief|newspaper=[[The Independent]]|location=Dhaka|access-date=7 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170327163552/http://www.theindependentbd.com/printversion/details/31219|archive-date=27 March 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>


== Awards and recognition ==
==Awards and recognition==
He has been awarded with the highest scouts award 'Silver Tiger' by the President of People's Republic of Bangladesh.
He has been awarded with the highest scouts award 'Silver Tiger' by the President of People's Republic of Bangladesh.


He received Commendation from the Chief of Naval Staff for outstanding performance and professional excellence in the Navy. He is also awarded with the highest achievement awards namely 'Bangladesh Navy Medal' and 'Bangladesh Coast Guard Medal' for outstanding contribution in different fields of Navy and Coast Guard.<ref name=":1" />
He received Commendation from the Chief of Naval Staff for outstanding performance and professional excellence in the Navy. He is also awarded with the highest achievement awards namely 'Bangladesh Navy Medal' and 'Bangladesh Coast Guard Medal' for outstanding contribution in different fields of Navy and Coast Guard.<ref name=":1"/>


== Personal life ==
==Personal life==
He is married to Begum Hafiza Habib and has a close-knit family of one son and one daughter. He loves to pass his leisure in reading various periodicals and magazines. He plays cricket, lawn tennis and golf.<ref name=":1" />
He is married to Begum Hafiza Habib and has a close-knit family of one son and one daughter. He loves to pass his leisure in reading various periodicals and magazines. He plays cricket, lawn tennis and golf.<ref name=":1"/>


==References==
==References==
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Admiral(retd)
M. Farid Habib
(ND), NBP, OSP, BCGM, (ndc), psc
13th Chief of Naval Staff
In office
28 January 2013 – 27 January 2016
President
Prime MinisterSheikh Hasina
Preceded byZahir Uddin Ahmed
Succeeded byMohammad Nizamuddin Ahmed
Personal details
Born (1959-04-22) 22 April 1959 (age 65)
Tangail, East Pakistan, Pakistan
Awards Noubahini Padak (NBP)
Oshamanno Sheba Padak (OSP)
Commendation Padak
Military service
Allegiance Bangladesh
Branch/service Bangladesh Navy
Years of service1979 – 2016
Rank Admiral
Commands
  • Chief of Naval Staff
  • Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Operations)
  • Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Personnel)
  • Naval Administrative Authority Dhaka (Admin Dhaka)
  • Commodore Commanding Khulna (COMKHUL)
  • Commodore Commanding BN Flotilla (COMFLOT)

Admiral M. Farid Habib, (born 1959) was the 13th Chief of Staff of the Bangladesh Navy. He is the first ever four-star Admiral in the history of Bangladesh Navy.[1] Now He serves as a Chairman of Trustee Board of University of Scholars.

Early life and training

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Farid Habib was born in 1959 at village Ichhapur in Kalihati Upazila of Tangail, East Pakistan.[2] He is the youngest son of Late Mohammad Ali, ex Deputy Secretary to the Government.[3]

He joined Bangladesh Navy Academy in 1976 as an officer cadet.[2] He received basic naval training as Midshipman in Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, UK.[3] After completing his training he was commissioned in the Executive Branch in Bangladesh Navy on 1 January 1979.[4]

Vice Admiral Habib attended various professional courses both at home and abroad and obtained First Class in all the graded courses. The courses include Missile and Mine Sweeping Courses from China, Specialization on Navigation & Direction from Australia and Pakistan, Command and Staff Courses from Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh and also from Newport, Rhode Island, USA. He attended National Defence Course and Capstone Course from National Defence College, Mirpur, Bangladesh Joint Warfare Course and Sea Safety Course in UK,. He obtained Masters in Defence Studies (MDS) from National University, Dhaka, Bangladesh with First Class. He also did Flag Officers Combined Force Maritime Component Commanders Course from Hawaii, USA.[3]

Military career

[edit]

Admiral Habib commanded ships of all sizes, which include 3 Frigates, Large Patrol Craft, Mine Sweeper and Missile Boats during his career in the Navy, . As a specialized Navigator, he navigated ships to various countries like UK, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. He served as Commandant, Bangladesh Naval Academy. He also served as Directing Staff and Colonel General Staff (Col GS) at Defence Services Command and Staff College, Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Prior to assumption of the command of Bangladesh Navy, Vice Admiral Habib was serving as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Operations) at Naval Headquarters since 1 July 2009. He held BN top command positions (Area Commanders) which include Commodore Commanding BN Flotilla, Commodore Commanding Khulna and Naval Administrative Authority, Dhaka. Besides, he served at Naval Headquarters as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Personnel), Naval Secretary, Judge Advocate General and important Directors at Naval Headquarters, including Director of Naval Operations and Director of Naval Plans. He also served as Director of Plans in Bangladesh Coast Guard. Besides these assignments, he performed the duties of Commissioner, Bangladesh Sea Scouts, and Member, National Executive Committee of Bangladesh Scouts, a non-political social organization.

He also performed the duties of chairman, National Hydrographic Committee, Bangladesh.[3]

He was appointed as Chief of Staff of the Bangladesh Navy on 20 January 2013 and assumed office on 28 January 2013. He has been promoted to the rank of Admiral on 17 January 2016.[1] He left office on 27 January 2016.[5]

Awards and recognition

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He has been awarded with the highest scouts award 'Silver Tiger' by the President of People's Republic of Bangladesh.

He received Commendation from the Chief of Naval Staff for outstanding performance and professional excellence in the Navy. He is also awarded with the highest achievement awards namely 'Bangladesh Navy Medal' and 'Bangladesh Coast Guard Medal' for outstanding contribution in different fields of Navy and Coast Guard.[3]

Personal life

[edit]

He is married to Begum Hafiza Habib and has a close-knit family of one son and one daughter. He loves to pass his leisure in reading various periodicals and magazines. He plays cricket, lawn tennis and golf.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "BN, BAF chiefs rank upgraded". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. 17 January 2016. Archived from the original on 3 February 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Farid Habib new navy chief". The Daily Star. 21 January 2013. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Chairman BIO-DATA". ions.navy.mil.bd. Archived from the original on 8 November 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  4. ^ "Farid Habib new Navy chief". The Daily Ittefaq. Archived from the original on 8 November 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  5. ^ "Rear Admiral Nizamuddin made new navy chief". The Independent. Dhaka. 22 January 2016. Archived from the original on 27 March 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
Military offices
Preceded by
Vice Admiral Zahir Uddin Ahmed
 Chief of Naval Staff

2013-2016 		Succeeded by
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