National Defence College, Bangladesh celebrated the Independence Day of the Republic of Mali on 22 September 2025. Course member of the Republic of Mali attending National Defence Course-2025 Lieutenant Colonel Mohamed Ismail Kanoute presented his country to the other course members of the course. Lieutenant General Mohammad Shaheenul Haque, OSP, BSP, ndc, hdmc, psc, Commandant, National Defence College (NDC), Bangladesh graced the occasion as chief guest.