On the occasion of Bangladesh’s Independence and National Day, nine Master Chief Petty Officers of the Bangladesh Navy were granted honorary commissions as Sub-Lieutenants. The announcement was made on March 26, 2026, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Defence. The honorary commissions take effect from the same date.

The officers receiving the honorary Sub-Lieutenant rank are Khondaker Jahangir Alam, Md. Nazrul Islam, M. Abdul Jalil, Shah Mohammad Ashrafulzaman, Md. Saiful Islam Pradhan, Hawlader Mohammad Hannan, Md. Samiul Haque, Md. Nuruzzaman, and Md. Din Islam. The recognition marks their service and dedication within the naval force.

The Ministry of Defence’s decision aligns with the tradition of honoring distinguished service members on national occasions, reflecting the Navy’s continued commitment to acknowledging long-serving personnel.