National Defence College (Bangladesh)

National Defence College

Seal of the National Defence College
Formation	1996
Type	War college
Headquarters	Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Location	Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka
Region served	Bangladesh
Official language	Bengali
Commandant	Lt Gen Mohammad Shaheenul Haque
Affiliations	Armed Forces Division
Website	ndc.gov.bd

The National Defence College (abbreviated as NDC) is a self degree awarding state owned institution for the strategic training of civil and military officers and is located in the Mirpur Cantonment in Dhaka, Bangladesh.^[1][2]

History

The college was established on 7 December 1996 and started its operations on 10 January 1999.^[1]

Armed Forces War College

Armed Forces War College was established in 2001 under the National Defence College. It is headed by the Commandant of the National Defence College.^[3]

Notable alumni

• Lieutenant general Tukur Yusuf Buratai the Chief of Staff Nigerian Army (2015–2021).^[4]
• Major General K.J.Wijetilleke- Sri Lankan general.^[5]
• Air Marshal Jasjit Singh Kler VM, Director General (Inspection and Safety) of Indian Air Force.^[6]
• Colonel Ismaon Zainie, Chief of Staff of the Joint Force Headquarters of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces^[7]
• Lieutenant General Alok Singh Kler, VSM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Command, Indian Army^{[citation needed]}

See also

• Defence Services Command and Staff College (Bangladesh)
• Bangladesh University of Professionals

References

1. Ali, AMM Shawkat. "National Defence College". Banglapedia. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
2. "Bangladesh NDC Student Officers Receive Updates during Visit to Army Headquarters". Retrieved 5 November 2016.
3. "Armed Forces War College". Banglapedia. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
4. Buari, Jasmine (13 July 2015). "10 Facts About Chief of Army Staff General Buratai". naij.com. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
5. Fernando, Shashini. "Funeral of Late Major General K.J.Wijetilleke today at Borella". Retrieved 5 November 2016.
6. "Air Marshall Jasjit Singh Kler take over as DG (Inspection and Safety), IAF". newkerala.com. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
7. "Directorate of Force Capability Development". www.mindef.gov.bn. 3 April 2018. Archived from the original on 4 April 2018. Retrieved 6 June 2024.