5 May 2025

Govt. appoints new navy officer as Sergeant at Arms in JS

By Redoy K

Navy Commodore M Rashed Sattar has been appointed as the new Sergeant at Arms in Bangladesh’s Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament), replacing Commodore Sabbir Ahmed Khan who transfers to the Armed Forces Division. The public administration ministry announced the appointment takes immediate effect. The Sergeant at Arms maintains order, security, and protocol within parliament, particularly during sessions, and performs ceremonial duties. This parliamentary position is typically filled by a navy commodore on deputation.READ FULL