National Defence College (Bangladesh)
The National Defence College is a staff college for strategic training of civil and military officers of Bangladesh. It is located in the Mirpur Cantonment in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
History
The college was established on 7 December 1996 and started its operations on 10 January 1999. The college runs three courses: National Defence Course, Armed Forces War Course and Capstone Course.The aim of the National Defence Course is to prepare selected senior officers of the armed forces, the civil services and the allied countries for taking on roles which are national security and development. Meanwhile, the Capstone Course on national security and strategic studies is designed to enhance knowledge, skills and networks of course members
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.It offers the Armed Forces War Course, which is a joint services course which focuses on operational level planning and conduct of war. The 44-weeks Course is divided into four terms. Each term is of 10 to 12 weeks.
Notable alumni
- Lieutenant general Tukur Yusufu Buratai the Chief of Staff Nigerian Army.
- Air Marshal Jasjit Singh Kler VM, Director General of Indian Air Force.
- Colonel Ismaon Zainie, Chief of Staff of the Joint Force Headquarters of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces
- Lieutenant General Alok Singh Kler, VSM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Command, Indian Army