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Distinguished Visitors, welcome! It is a great pleasure to invite you to visit the Official Website of National Defence College (NDC), Bangladesh. Please take a virtual tour to the most prestigious institution of its kind in Bangladesh. The college is pursuing its vision since 1999 to emerge as the Centre of Excellence on strategy, operation and development studies to meet the challenges of 21st century. The college provides an in-depth look into strategic and operational issues and constituents of national security of Bangladesh. It endeavors to formulate befitting academic curricula for the potential policy planners, leaders and thinkers from home and abroad. The college allows freedom of expression following a non-attributable policy that allows for an environment of free and open inquiry, exchange of ideas and crystallization of consensus.

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Commandant's Vision

As the Commandant of the National Defence College (NDC), my vision is to uphold and further strengthen the institution's role as a premier center of excellence, dedicated to advancing national security, strategy, and development studies. Guided by the motto, "Security Through Knowledge," my vision is rooted in NDC’s aim of preparing future leaders with a comprehensive understanding of the intricate linkages between national security and development.

I envision NDC continuing its mission of equipping decision-makers with the necessary analytical tools, strategic foresight, and leadership capabilities to address the evolving challenges of a dynamic global environment. In today’s interconnected world, where internal and external forces constantly shape a nation’s policies, our focus will be on fostering critical thinking, promoting collaboration, and nurturing the intellectual and strategic acumen required for sustainable national growth and security.

Through our diverse programmes, such as the National Defence Course, the Armed Forces War Course, and the Capstone Course, NDC will remain committed to broadening the cognitive horizon of our participants, widening their perspective and fostering a deep understanding of the global and regional context in which Bangladesh operates. Our courses will continue to provide a platform where civil and military leaders, as well as leaders from various strata of society, can collaborate and generate innovative solutions for the nation’s security and development challenges.

While carrying out the legacy of our founders and past Commandants, my aim is to elevate NDC’s stature both nationally and internationally, ensuring that our graduates continue to make significant contributions to Bangladesh and beyond. We will maintain our focus on excellence, adaptability, and inclusivity, driving NDC’s vision forward into a future of heightened global prominence and national service.

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News & Events

  • 22
  • Aug
  • 2024

Commandant Address to Officers

Lieutenant General Mohammad Shaheenul Haque, OSP, BSP, ndc, hdmc, psc, Commandant, NDC addressed the officers of NDC on 22 August 2024.

  • 22
  • Aug
  • 2024

Commandant's Welcome Darbar at NDC

Lieutenant General Mohammad Shaheenul Haque, OSP, BSP, ndc, hdmc, psc, Commandant, NDC addressed at the Commandant's Welcome Darbar at NDC on 22 August 2024. All Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers, Other Ranks and the civilian employees of National Defence College attended the Darbar.

  • 21
  • Aug
  • 2024

Lecture by Ms. Nardia Simpson.

Ms. Nardia Simpson, Acting High Commissioner of Australia called on Commandant, National Defence College (NDC) and delivered a lecture on ‘Contemporary Australia: Its Foreign Policy, Security and Development Strategy and Bangladesh- Australia Relations’ to the course members of NDC-2024 on Wednesday, 21 August 2024. 

  • 20
  • Aug
  • 2024

Lecture by H. E. Mr. Heru Hartanto Subolo.

H. E. Mr. Heru Hartanto Subolo, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia called on Commandant, National Defence College (NDC) and delivered a lecture on ‘Contemporary Indonesia: Its Foreign Policy, Security and Development Strategy and Bangladesh-Indonesia Relations’ to the course members of NDC-2024 on Tuesday, 20 August 2024. 

  • 19
  • Aug
  • 2024

Lecture by Ambassador Humayun Kabir.

Ambassador Humayun Kabir called on Commandant, National Defence College (NDC) and delivered a lecture on ‘Art of Negotiation’ to the course members of NDC-2024 on Monday, 19 August 2024. 

  • 15
  • Jul
  • 2024

Lecture by Secretary General, Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).

H.E. Mr. Indra Mani Pandey, Secretary General, Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) called on Commandant, National Defence College (NDC) and delivered a lecture on ‘The Role of BIMSTEC in the Economic Development of Bangladesh’ to the course members of NDC-2024 on Monday, 15 July 2024. 

  • 14
  • Jul
  • 2024

Lecture by Ambassador of Japan.

H.E. Mr. Kiminori Iwama, Ambassador of Japan called on Commandant, National Defence College (NDC) and delivered a lecture on ‘Contemporary Japan: Its Foreign Policy, Security & Development Strategy and Bangladesh-Japan Relations’ to the course members of NDC-2024 on Sunday, 14 July 2024. 

  • 11
  • Jul
  • 2024

Lecture by Ambassador of Oman.

H.E. Abdul Ghaffar Al-Bulushi, Ambassador of Oman called on Commandant, National Defence College (NDC) on Thursday, 11 July 2024. A dialogue/discussion session was held with Oman’s Ambassador to Bangladesh and the course members of NDC-2024.

  • 10
  • Jul
  • 2024

Lecture by High Commissioner of Sri Lanka.

H.E. Mr. Weekrakkody Mudiyanselage Dharmapala, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka called on Commandant, National Defence College (NDC) and delivered a lecture on ‘Contemporary Sri Lanka: Its Foreign Policy, Security, Development Strategy and Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Bangladesh-Sri Lanka Relations’ to the course members of NDC-2024 on Wednesday, 10 July 2024. 

  • 8
  • Jul
  • 2024

Lecture by High Commissioner of Malaysia.

H.E. Ms. Haznah Binti Md. Hashim, High Commissioner of Malaysia called on Commandant, National Defence College (NDC) and delivered a lecture on ‘Contemporary Malaysia: Its Foreign Policy, Security, Development Strategy and Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Bangladesh-Malaysia Relations’ to the course members of NDC-2024 on Monday,      08 July 2024.

  • 7
  • Jul
  • 2024

Lecture on Role of Bangladesh in International Climate Negotiations

Dr. Hassan Mahmud, MP, Hon’ble Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on Commandant, National Defence College (NDC) and delivered a lecture on ‘Role of Bangladesh in International Climate Negotiations’ to the course members of NDC-2024 on Sunday, 07 July 2024. 

  • 4
  • Jul
  • 2024

UK Policy and Strategy Formulation Package (PSFP) by UK Term

Matt Cannell British Deputy High Commissioner and Development Director to Bangladesh called on Commandant, National Defence College (NDC) and awarded UK Policy and Strategy Formulation Package (PSFP) completion certificate to the course members of NDC-2024. The course was conducted at NDC wef 30 June to 04 July 2024.

  • 2
  • Jul
  • 2024

Opportunity Lecture by Chief of Naval Staff India

Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy called on Commandant, National Defence College (NDC) and delivered an opportunity lecture to the NDC-2024 course members on Tuesday, 02 July 2024.

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  • Jul
  • 2024

Lecture on CHT Peace Accord: Realties and Challenges in Implementation

Mr. Md Mashiur Rahman, ndc, Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) called on Commandant, National Defence College (NDC) and delivered a lecture on ‘Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT) Peace Accord: Realties and Challenges in Implementation’ to the AFWC-2024 course members on Monday, 01 July 2024. Mr. Mashiur recently left the post of Sr Secretary, Ministry of Chattogram Hill Tracts Affairs (MoCHTA).

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  • 2024

Seminar on ‘Exploring Marine resources and fostering cooperation in Maritime Trade, Security and Safety through IORA’

National Defence College (NDC) organized a Seminar on ‘Exploring Marine resources and fostering cooperation in Maritime Trade, Security and Safety through IORA’ on Tuesday, 11 June 2024. The Issue has been asserted by our Hon’ble Prime Minister considering its significance not only for our economic growth but also for all the coastal countries of Indian Ocean. Lieutenant General Md Saiful Alam, SBP, OSP, SUP, awc, psc, PhD, Commandant, NDC inaugurated the seminar at NDC Auditorium.

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NDC Overview

Curriculum

National Defence Course is a multidisciplinary course tailored to suit the aim and objectives of the course. The 11 month long course is divided into four studies. Each study is 10 to 12 weeks long, concentrating on related key aspects. The theme moves from Bangladesh to global issues and to international relations. It focuses on analysis of Bangladesh’s National Security and a look into the future in the last study. Course curriculum include visits and tour programmes, designed to support the studies.

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Library

NDC library is the nerve centre for all the college studies and plays an important role in promoting academic excellence. The Library subscribes many national and international journals, magazines and all major national daily newspapers. The Library preserves latest reports published by various ministries and departments of the Government.

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Alumni

The NDC alumni Association comprises of all graduates, faculty members and staffs. The Alumni association seeks to connect / engage all NDC Alumni in order to foster a lifelong intellectual and social connection between the college and its graduates, faculty and staffs.

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NDC Courses

NDC

National Defence Course is a multidisciplinary course tailored to suit the stated aim and the objectives. The 11 month long course is divided into four studies. Each study is 10 to 12 weeks long, concentrating on related key aspects.

AFWC

The AFWC curriculum is aimed at developing the thinking process of the course members towards planning and execution of warfare at the operational level. The course begins with studies on theories of war and operational doctrines followed by visits to different parts of the country.

CAPSTONE

The Capstone Course on National Security and Strategic Studies at National Defence College, Bangladesh, is designed to enhance knowledge, skills and networks related to multilateral security cooperation in Bangladesh among senior law / policy makers, security- practitioners, judges, executives, civil society representatives, senior military officers, media personalities, entrepreneurs and other distinguished personalities of the society.