Chief of Defence Staff (Bangladesh)

Not to be confused with Chief of Army Staff (Bangladesh).
Chief of Defence Staff of Bangladesh Armed Forces
TypeChief of defence
StatusRetired
AbbreviationCDS
Reports toPresident of Bangladesh
AppointerPresident of Bangladesh
Formation24 August 1975
First holderMajor General Khalilur Rahman

Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) is a retired Bangladesh Armed Forces position. The CDS was above the three service chiefs and reported directly to the President. It was created by Khondaker Mostaq Ahmed and held by Khalilur Rahman.

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