إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un
(Surely, we belong to Allah and surely to Him we shall return.)
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Chief Engineer N. W. Khondakar (1/E), also known as Nurul Wahab Khondakar Sir, a distinguished marine engineer, respected maritime leader and pioneering member of the 1st Engineering Batch of Mercantile Marine Academy (MMA), Juldia, in 1962. He passed away in Dhaka on 11 November 2026 at 9:00 pm.
Bangladesh has lost an outstanding marine engineer, distinguished administrator and a remarkable individual whose professional journey and dedicated service left an enduring mark on the country’s maritime and public sectors.
A Distinguished Career and Legacy
A proud member of the pioneering first batch of the Bangladesh Marine Academy, ChEngr. Khondakar belonged to a generation of marine engineers who helped lay the foundations of Bangladesh’s merchant marine profession and maritime administration.
Throughout his illustrious career, he served in several key positions of national importance, demonstrating exceptional professional competence, leadership and commitment to public service.
His notable appointments included:
- Deputy Engineer Superintendent, Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) – 1978.
- Chief Engineer and Ship Surveyor, Department of Shipping – 1980.
- Technical Director, Bangladesh Shipping Corporation – 1989, subsequently serving as its Managing Director.
- Chairman, Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) – 1992.
- Managing Director, Jiban Bima Corporation.
- Chief Controller, in the export and import control administration.
- Ship Surveyor and Examiner, Department of Shipping.
- Chairman, IMarEST Bangladesh Branch.
His contributions extended well beyond marine engineering and shipping, reflecting his versatility and leadership across Bangladesh’s maritime, trade, industrial and public administration sectors.
In recognition of his outstanding professional achievements and contributions to the maritime sector, he was honoured with the Maritime Excellence Award 2022 by the Bangladesh Merchant Marine Officers’ Association (BMMOA).
A Respected Leader and Remarkable Human Being
Beyond his impressive professional accomplishments, ChEngr. Khondakar was remembered by colleagues and contemporaries as an exceptionally honest, humble, efficient, compassionate and principled gentleman.
Those who had the privilege of working with him remember not only his professional leadership and integrity but also his humility, devotion to family and exemplary personal character.
His passing is an immeasurable loss to the Bangladesh maritime fraternity, particularly the Bangladesh Marine Academy family, whose pioneering generation he proudly represented.
A Lasting Legacy
ChEngr. N. W. Khondakar’s life and career stand as a testament to dedication, integrity, professional excellence and service to the nation. His pioneering contribution to the development of Bangladesh’s maritime profession will remain an enduring source of inspiration for generations of marine engineers and maritime professionals.
On behalf of the BDMariners community, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family, friends, former colleagues and all members of the maritime fraternity.
May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings, accept his good deeds, grant him the highest place in Jannatul Ferdous, and give his family and loved ones the strength and patience to bear this irreparable loss.
May Allah grant his departed soul eternal peace. Ameen.
BMMOA-এর শোক প্রস্তাব:
BDMariners – Remembering our pioneers. Honouring their legacy.
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