Dhaka, January 18, 2020. National Defence College (NDC) Bangladesh celebrated its 2nd Grand Reunion 2020 on Saturday (18-01-2020) at NDC premises in Mirpur Cantonment, Dhaka. Honorable President Md. Abdul Hamid graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
Paying the highest tribute to the Father of the Nation,Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman,all the martyrs and the freedom fighters of our Liberation War Hon’ble President mentioned that, NDC Reunion 2020 added a special flavor and festivity at the very onset of celebrating the “Mujib Year”, the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation. The Hon’ble President expressed his pleasure at the glorious reputation of NDC as the Premier National Educational Institution for Leadership, Defence, Security, Strategy and Development Studies. In this respect, he also mentioned about the significant role of NDC in enhancing professionalismand knowledge of the members of the Armed Forces, Civil Services and Allied Countries.He added that, NDC’s present stature as an internationally reputed educational institution is apride for us. He acknowledged the contribution of NDC in promoting future leadership at the top tiers of our military and civil administration byimparting training and higher education. He expressed his satisfaction on the performance of the NDC alumni home and abroad emphasizing on their contribution for their respective nations. He thanked all the Alumni for joining the reunion and wished them success. Honourable President also said,…………………( Please follow the speech)…………………..
The Commandant, NDC Lieutenant General Sheikh Mamun Khaled in his welcome address, greeted all the guests present and expressed his gratitude to Hon’ble President for gracing the occasion as the chief guest. He expressed his pleasure to have arranged the Grand Reunion 2020 on the very onset of the “Mujib Year” the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. He proudly announced that NDC has come a long way to become a center of excellence on leadership, defence, national security, strategy and development studies to meet the challenges of 21st century. NDC always strives to fulfil its vision keeping the motto “Security through Knowledge” at the forefront.He also expressed his profound gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for her unbound and unconditional support for NDC.The Commandant acknowledged the dedication and commitment of the NDC Alumni in translating the vision of our Hon’ble Prime Minister and congratulated them for their professional achievement in their respective fields home and abroad. He also thanked all Ex- Commandants, all alumni, all the faculty and staffs old and new and everyone concerned to make the event a grand success.
Among others, Security Adviser to Hon`ble Prime Minister Major General Tarique Ahmed Siddique (Retd), Ministers, Chief of Naval Staff, Chief of Air Staff and many other senior military and civil services officers attended the program.
