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| Formation | 1996 |
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| Type | War college |
| Headquarters | Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
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Region served | Bangladesh |
Official language | Bengali |
Commandant | Lt Gen Md Saiful Alam |
| Affiliations | Armed Forces Division |
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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]
See also
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.
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