National Defence College (Bangladesh)

Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka

Region served

Bangladesh

Official language

Bengali

Commandant

Lt Gen Md Saiful AlamAffiliationsArmed Forces DivisionWebsitendc.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]
Lieutenant General Alok Singh Kler, VSM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Command, Indian Army^{[citation needed]}

References

^ ^a ^b Ali, AMM Shawkat. "National Defence College". Banglapedia. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
^ "Bangladesh NDC Student Officers Receive Updates during Visit to Army Headquarters". Retrieved 5 November 2016.
^ "Armed Forces War College". Banglapedia. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
^ Buari, Jasmine (13 July 2015). "10 Facts About Chief of Army Staff General Buratai". naij.com. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
^ Fernando, Shashini. "Funeral of Late Major General K.J.Wijetilleke today at Borella". Retrieved 5 November 2016.
^ "Air Marshall Jasjit Singh Kler take over as DG (Inspection and Safety), IAF". newkerala.com. Retrieved 5 November 2016.