Cdre A S M Abdul Baten, ndc, psc, joined Bangladesh Navy in 1977 and was commissioned in the Engineering Branch. He is a graduate from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, from the Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, obtained first class and topped his class.

   Cdre Baten is also a graduate of Defence Services Command and Staff college, Mirpur. He obtained Masters in Defence Studies with a first class. He has also finished his M Phil on National Security Studies from National University with distinction. He did Turkish language course in Turkey, followed by Naval Staff College at War Academy in Istanbul. He graduated from National Defence College, Mirpur in 2004.

    Cdre Baten also did various professional training and courses in UK, China, Malaysia and USA.

   Cdre Baten served BN at different capacities in different ships and establishments and commanded a number of units and formations. He was the first Commander of the Operational Sea Training Group (OSTG) in BN. He has served as the project officer cum first General Manager of Khulna Shipyard, when it came under the command of navy, and thereby worked for the salvation of this sick industry for three years.

    As UN Peace Keeper, Cdre Baten has the experience of working as Contingent Commander and Military Observer at Western Sahara. He has also served as Director at Naval Headquarters and as  director of National Security Intelligence (NSI). Lately he served the National Defence College as Senior Directing Staff (Navy).

     Cdre Baten is married to Tazeen Baten and they have a son and daughter.

    Cdre Baten is a keen lover of music, sports and enjoys jogging, golf, tennis, watching cricket and reading contemporary periodicals and literature.