Major (Retd.) Emdadul Islam is hailed from a highly respectable Muslim family. He passed SSC and HSC with distinction in both. After completion BA (Hons) and MA in Economics he has undergone basic military training in Bangladesh Military Academy and was commissioned in Bangladesh Army. In the Army he served both in staff and instructional appointments with competency. His role in Counter-Insurgency Operation in the nineties was widely commendable while he was posted at Khagrachari under 203 Brigade Headquarters. Major Emdad in his tour of duties was also posted in Headquarters, Directorate of Forces Intelligence and by virtue of that appointment he played a vital role in negotiation and implementation of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Agreement. Subsequently Major Emdad was deputed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he served as a head of mission in Myanmar. On successful completion of the assignment under the Ministry of foreign Affairs he rejoined the Army. After serving in the Army for a brief period he was sent as peacekeeper to the Democratic Republic of Congo, known as Heart of Darkness. After retirement from the Army Major Emdad joined the business and held the responsibility of Director of BK Capital Management Limited. Besides, he is acting as the advisor to the BSM Group of Industries, one of the leading industries and trading houses of the country. In his social and academic credentials Major Emdad was the member of the first senate of Chittagong University. He is also a member of Bhatiary Golf and Country Club, Chittagong Club Limited and Boat Club. Major Emdad has earned appreciation by authoring seven books and over 100 articles in various national dailies. Eloquent speaker and critical thinker Major Emdad often participates in television talk shows on different national, international and strategic issues.