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National Defence College

18 Nov 2025

Celebration of AFWC Night-2025

Armed Forces War Course Night-2025 titled as ‘Magical Campaign’ was held at Mirpur Cantonment on Tuesday, 18 November 2025. Respected faculty members, course members of AFWC-2025, invited guests and all staff officers of National Defence College alongwith their families attended the programme. Commandant, National Defence College (NDC) graced the occasion as the chief guest.

13 Nov 2025

Visit to Japan Embassy by ND Course-2025

H.E. Mr. Saida Shinichi, Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh invited the senior directing staff, staff officers and course members of National Defence Course-2025 who visited Japan from 24–29 August 2025 for overseas study tour at the Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh on Thursday, 13 November 2025. Commandant, National Defence College (NDC) was also invited as the guest of honour of the program.

13 Nov 2025

Ladies Club Closing Ceremony at NDC

National Defence College (NDC) Ladies Club organized Ladies Club Closing Ceremony at NDC Auditorium on Thursday, 13 November 2025. All members of NDC ladies club attended the programme. Mrs Fatema Tuz Zohora, President of NDC Ladies Club graced the auspicious occasion as the chief guest.

11 Nov 2025

Celebration of ND Course Night-2025

Gala Night of National Defence Course-2025 titled as ‘Rhythm of Friendship’ was held at Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) Complex Auditorium, Mirpur Cantonment on Tuesday, 11 November 2025. Respected faculty members, Course Members of ND Course-2025, invited guests and all Staff Officers of National Defence College (NDC) alongwith their families attended the programme. Lieutenant General Mohammad Shaheenul Haque, OSP, BSP, ndc, hdmc, psc, Commandant, National Defence College (NDC) graced the occasion as the chief guest.      

11 Nov 2025

Exhibition of Traditional food

Local and International Course Members of National Defence Course-2025 exhibited their traditional food titled as ‘Global Cuisine’ at Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) Officers’ Mess, Mirpur Cantonment on Tuesday, 11 November 2025. Respected faculty members, Course Members of ND Course-2025, invited guests and all Staff Officers of NDC alongwith their families attended the programme. Lieutenant General Mohammad Shaheenul Haque, OSP, BSP, ndc, hdmc, psc, Commandant, National Defence College (NDC) inaugurated the occasion as the chief guest.

11 Nov 2025

Visit of Pakistan Chief of Naval Staff to NDC, Bangladesh

Admiral Naveed Ashraf NI NI(M) T Bt, Chief of Naval Staff, Pakistan (CNS PK) alongwith other delegation members of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan visited National Defence College (NDC), Bangladesh on Tuesday, 11 November 2025. The team attended a short briefing session on NDC’s inception, activities and contributions to leadership, security, strategy and development studies, the team also witnessed a lecture session of National Defence Course-2025. He also called on Lieutenant General Mohammad Shaheenul Haque, OSP, BSP, ndc, hdmc, psc, Commandant, National Defence College (NDC), Bangladesh.

6 Nov 2025

Celebration of Independence Day of the Republic of Zambia

National Defence College (NDC), Bangladesh celebrated the Independence Day of the Republic of Zambia on Thursday, 06 November 2025. Course member of the Republic of Zambia attending National Defence Course-2025 Colonel Paul Sapezo presented his country to the other course members. Lieutenant General Mohammad Shaheenul Haque, OSP, BSP, ndc, hdmc, psc, Commandant, National Defence College (NDC), Bangladesh graced the occasion as the chief guest. 

30 Oct 2025

Celebration of Independence Day of the Republic of Uganda.

National Defence College, Bangladesh celebrated the Independence Day of the Republic of Uganda on Thursday, 30 October 2025. Course member of the Republic of Uganda attending National Defence Course-2025 Colonel Richard Obura Kidega presented his country to the other course members. Lieutenant General Mohammad Shaheenul Haque, OSP, BSP, ndc, hdmc, psc, Commandant, National Defence College (NDC), Bangladesh graced the occasion as chief guest.

30 Oct 2025

Lecture on Economic Security as a Pillar of National Security: Investment Opportunities and Challenges for Bangladesh

Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman, Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA), delivered a lecture on Economic Security as a Pillar of National Security: Investment Opportunities and Challenges for Bangladesh to the course members of National Defence Course- 2025 on Thursday, 30 October 2025. He also called on Lieutenant General Mohammad Shaheenul Haque, OSP, BSP, ndc, hdmc, psc, Commandant, National Defence College (NDC), Bangladesh.

28 Oct 2025

Keynote Speech on Bangladesh Air Force by COAS

Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, BBP, OSP, GUP, nswc, psc, GD(P), Chief of Air Staff, Bangladesh Air Force delivered Keynote Speech on Bangladesh Air Force to the course members of National Defence Course- 2025 on Tuesday, 28 October 2025.

27 Oct 2025

Call on Hon’ble President at Bangabhaban

Lieutenant General Mohammad Shaheenul Haque, OSP, BSP, ndc, hdmc, psc, Commandant, National Defence College (NDC), along with Senior Directing Staff and Course Members of National Defence Course (ND Course)-2025 and Armed Forces War Course (AFWC) -2025 as well as Faculty and Staff Officers called on the Hon’ble President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Mr. Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban on Monday, 27 October 2025.

26 Oct 2025

Lecture on Sustainable Defence Industries: Bangladesh Perspective

Major General Syed Sabbir Ahmed, SGP, ndc, afwc, psc, Commandant of Bangladesh Ordnance Factories (BOF), Gazipur, delivered a lecture on Sustainable Defence Industries: Bangladesh Perspective to the course members of National Defence Course- 2025 on Sunday, 26 October 2025. He also called on Lieutenant General Mohammad Shaheenul Haque, OSP, BSP, ndc, hdmc, psc, Commandant, National Defence College (NDC), Bangladesh.