He took office on Monday, the Coast Guard headquarters said in a press release.
Chowdhury, born on Sep 28, 1959, was commissioned in the Bangladesh Navy in 1980.
During his long naval career, Chowdhury served in various ships and bases in various capacities, including as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Personnel), Commodore Commanding Chittagong, Commodore Superintendent Dockyard, Naval Secretary at the Navy Headquarters, Commanding Officer of different frigates and ships, and Commandant of Marine Academy.
Chowdhury, who is fluent in German and French, has taken part in different professional courses in Bangladesh and abroad.
His wife Afroza Aurangzeb is a doctor by profession. The couple has a son and a daughter.
