Dhaka: The Armed Forces War Course (AFWC) Wing was formally inaugurated at its newly established campus in Dhaka Cantonment on Monday. The Wing will continue its academic and training activities at the new campus while remaining an integral part of the National Defence College.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the inauguration ceremony was attended by prominent figures including Chief of Army Staff, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral M Nazmul Hassan, Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, Principal Staff Officer, Armed Forces Division, Lieutenant General S M Kamrul Hassan, Quartermaster General (QMG) Lt. Gen. Md Faizur Rahman, and the Commandant, National Defence College, Lieutenant General Mohammad Shaheenul Haque. Senior military and civil officials, along with faculty members and staff officers of the National Defence College, were also present.
The inauguration of the Armed Forces War Course at its new campus marks a significant step in enhancing institutional capacity for strategic-level education and training. The purpose-built campus is designed to facilitate an advanced learning environment that promotes research, professional discourse, and joint operational understanding among mid-level officers of the Bangladesh Armed Forces.
The presence of the Chiefs of the three Services at the inauguration highlights the importance of jointness, interoperability, and professional excellence within the Armed Forces. The event reaffirms the Armed Forces of Bangladesh’s commitment to continuous professional development, modern military education, and the strengthening of national defense institutions.