Leadership

Major General Md. Zahirul Islam, BSP, SGP, ndc, psc (retd.) served in the Bangladesh Army more than 35 years. In his illustrious career he has attended several professional courses at home and abroad. He is a graduate from Defence Services Command and Staff College, Mirpur and a proud alumnus of National Defence College. The General holds two Masters Degrees i.e, Master of Defense Studies (MDS) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Law (LLB).

In his diverse career, Major General Zahir has rich experience of serving in different Command, Staff and Instructional appointments. He commanded an Infantry Unit and an Infantry Brigade; at the same time he was the General Officer Commanding (GOC) and Area Commander, Logistics Area, Dhaka Cantonment. Other notable appointments were Senior Directing Staff National Defence College (NDC), DG (Intelligence) Armed Forces Division, Prime Minister Office, Colonel General Staff DGFI, Dean Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), Station Commander, Jessore Cantonment and Instructor in Bangladesh Military Academy.

As Chairman, Bangladesh Tea Board, he established “Camellia Open Sky School” at Panchogarh, which offers a unique practical training program to educate tea farmers in the Northern Area of Bangladesh.

Sena Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) was developed and commissioned when he was DG Energy and Power, Sena Kalyan Sangstha (SKS). He was the Vice President of Kurmitola Golf Club and Senior Vice President of Bangladesh Golf Federation.

Major General Zahir has received two peace-time medals, i.e, Distinguished Service Medal (Bishishta Seba Padak - BSP) and Army Medal of Glory (Sena Gaurab Padak - SGP). He has been awarded with Chief of Army Staff Commendation for his commendable service and dedication to Bangladesh Army. He retired from the position of Master General of Ordnance (MGO) of Bangladesh Army where he added lot of value to the logistics and procurement of Bangladesh Army.

After Retirement as Major General from Bangladesh Army he joined ORION as Director (Operations) on February 13, 2024 with the responsibilities of Orion Gas Ltd. As the Director of Orion Gas Ltd (OGL), he made notable progress in business within a short period of time, with his charismatic leadership skills. A result-driven and energetic person who always strives to maximize company profitability and efficiency.

Mr. Md Zahirul Islam is a self-motivated resourceful person who possesses unique diplomatic skills and special knock for the business development in various sectors. The Director also has developed a research paper named “Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) a Sustainable Energy Alternative for Domestic use in Bangladesh: Prospect and Challenges.” Major General Md Zahirul Islam (Retd.) is a widely traveled person. He is also a keen golfer.