Chief of Defence Staff (Bangladesh)
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| Chief of Defence Staff of Bangladesh Armed Forces | |
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| Type | Chief of defence |
| Status | Retired |
| Abbreviation | CDS |
| Reports to | President of Bangladesh |
| Appointer | President of Bangladesh |
| Formation | 24 August 1975 |
| First holder | Major 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.[1] It was created by Khondaker Mostaq Ahmed and held by Khalilur Rahman.[2]