National Defence College (Bangladesh)
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| Formation | 1996 |
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| Type | War college |
| Headquarters | Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Location |
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Region served |
Bangladesh |
Official language |
Bengali |
Commandant |
Lt Gen |
| Affiliations | Armed Forces Division |
| Website | ndc |
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.
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.
Notable alumni
- Lieutenant general Tukur Yusuf Buratai the Chief of Staff Nigerian Army (2015–2021).
- Major General K.J.Wijetilleke- Sri Lankan general.
- Air Marshal Jasjit Singh Kler VM, Director General (Inspection and Safety) of Indian Air Force.
- Lieutenant General Alok Singh Kler, VSM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Command, Indian Army