[1][2] Mohammad Abul Kalam Azad, was born on 30 October 1971 in Shibganj of Chapai Nawabganj district.

[4] Abul Kalam Azad was commissioned in the East Bengal Regiment after passing the 34th BMA long course on June 7, 1996.

During his time in the army he served in different posts including IO, Adjutant and Quartermaster with the 6th East Bengal Regiment.

He also worked in different important posts at the army headquarters, administrative office, 1st Para Commando Battalion and 19th East Bengal Regiment.

[6] On 25 March 2017 he was critically injured in a bomb attack while taking part in Operation Twilight.