National Defence College (Bangladesh) Explained

National Defence College
Size:	120px
Formation:	1996
Type:	War college
Headquarters:	Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Location:	Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka
Region Served:	Bangladesh
Language:	Bengali
Leader Title:	Commandant
Leader Name:	Lt Gen Mohammad Shaheenul Haque
Affiliations:	Armed Forces Division

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.

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]

See also

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ali. AMM Shawkat. National Defence College. Banglapedia. 5 November 2016.
2. Web site: Bangladesh NDC Student Officers Receive Updates during Visit to Army Headquarters. 5 November 2016.
3. Web site: Armed Forces War College . Banglapedia . en. 2018-01-19.
4. Web site: Buari. Jasmine. 10 Facts About Chief of Army Staff General Buratai. naij.com. 13 July 2015 . 5 November 2016.
5. Web site: Fernando. Shashini. Funeral of Late Major General K.J.Wijetilleke today at Borella. 5 November 2016.
6. Web site: Air Marshall Jasjit Singh Kler take over as DG (Inspection and Safety), IAF. newkerala.com. 5 November 2016.
7. Web site: 2018-04-03 . Directorate of Force Capability Development . https://mindef12.rssing.com/chan-74038471/article66.html . 2018-04-04 . 2024-06-06 . www.mindef.gov.bn.