Outgoing Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Nizamuddin Ahmed made a farewell call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence Ganobhaban on Wednesday.
PM's Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters after the meeting, reports UNB.
The Prime Minister appreciated the Navy chief for discharging his duties successfully during his tenure.
The outgoing Navy head expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister for extending all-out support to him in performing his duties as its chief.
Admiral Nizamuddin, who assumed the command of Bangladesh Navy as 14th Chief of Naval Staff on January 27, 2016, goes on retirement on January 26 next.
On January 20 last, Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) Director General Rear Admiral AMMM Aurangzeb Chowdhury was appointed the new Chief of Naval Staff.
His appointment will come into effect on January 26 when he will be promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral.
