Vice Admiral Zahir Uddin Ahmed (born 1957) was Chief of Naval Staff of the Bangladesh Navy.

[2][3] As a successful navigator, Admiral Zahir commanded almost all kinds of ships and establishments during his long naval service.

He was the first Commanding Officer of BN's modern frigate BNS Bangabandhu.

[4] Zahir Uddin Ahmed appointed as Chief of the Naval Staff of Bangladesh Navy on 26 January 2009 and assume the office of the Chief of the Naval Staff on 29 January 2009.

He is also awarded with the highest achievement awards namely 'Bangladesh Navy Medal' and 'Bangladesh Coast Guard Medal' for outstanding contribution in different fields of Navy and Coast Guard.