NeWSletter Defence Services Command & Staff College

Foreword Dear Readers,

DSCSC course 2014-15 ended on 26 February 2015. Graduation Ceremony was the last major event of the course. The Honourable Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh graced the occasion as Chief Guest and distributed certificates among 162 Bangladeshi Armed Forces officers and 52 overseas officers from 22 foreign countries. We intended to keep our readers well informed about the latest news and developments of DSCSC through Mirpur Newsletter even during the break period. Readers can also log on to our website www.dscsc.mil.bd for better acquaintance.

DSCSC course 2015-16 commenced on 12 April2015 with 203 officers from Bangladesh Armed Forces and 67 overseas military officers from 23 countries. Recently, efforts are taken to review/redesign the syllabus and training exercises to suit the present day needs. Undoubtedly, it will be a step ahead to train officers to meet the future challenges. Besides, the new building will be able to accommodate all the syndicate rooms, DSs' offices and conference rooms, a large tea space, auditorium, etc. The new Academic Building is almost ready for this course. "Independence Square", a cultural platform has been constructed as a unique addition to the scenic beauty of DSCSC Residential Area. DSCSC celebrated "Pohela Boishak" in ''Surjo Chaya ··, another newly built recreation place surrounded by green trees.

Our best wishes and gratitude to all concerned who have rendered their precious time and kind assistance for the publication of this "Mirpur Newsletter". Finally our heartiest regards to all our valued readers.

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GUEST SPEAKERS AND DISTINGUISHED VISITORS Eminent personalities from various diSCiplines mcluding academ1cs and professionals are officially invited to share their knowledge and experience with the student officers in each course. Guest speakers delivered speech on various national and international strateg1c/security matters which were informative enlightening and pertinent in the present day context. The student officers were highly benefitted and enhanced their knowledge on those subjects

Tofail Ahmed MP, Hon'ble Minister Ministry of Commerce, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

Vice Admiral Muhammad Farid Habib, NBP.ndc, psc Chief of Naval Staff Bangladesh Navy

Maj Gen Tarique Ahmed Siddique, reds, psc (Retd) Defence and Security Adviser to Hon'ble PM

A H M Mustafa Kamal FCA, MP Hon'ble Min1ster. Ministry of Planning, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

Air Marshal Muhammad Enamul Bari, ndu, psc Chief of Air Staff. Bangladesh Air Force

Maj Gen Mia Mohammad Zainul Abedin , BB, psc Military Secretary to the Hon'ble Prime Minister

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GRADUATION CEREMONY The Graduation Ceremony of DSCSC Course 2014-15 was held on 24 February 2015 in Mirpur Hall. The Honourable Prime Minister graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and distributed the certificates of the graduating officers. The Ceremony was attended by Ministers, Services Chiefs, Members of Parliament, Diplomats and Senior Military and Civilian officials.

GRADUATION DINNER The Graduation Dinner of Staff course 2014-15 held in the officers' Mess of DSCSC On 19 February 2015. Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, The Hon'ble Speaker, Bangladesh Parliament, was present as the Chief Guest. All student officers, permanent Staff, invited guests from services headquarters, civilian sponsors and their spouses attended the dinner. Commandant, overseas and Bangladeshi course seniors and the Chief Guest spoke on the occasion.

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VISIT OF FOREIGN DELEGATIONS The Foreign delegations of India, Kuwait Nepal, Egypt, KSA. Brunei, UK and Ethiopia visited DSCSC at various times. Delegation called on commandant, DSCSC and had d1scuss1on on various training activities of DSCSC. They also visited DSCSC Library, Clausewitz Book Store, Computer Lab, Syndicate Rooms and Mirpur Hall. The teams were briefed about the educational and training curricula of the college. They also shared experience and exchanged views with the college authority

Visit of Indian Delegation

Sukirtimaya Rastradeep General Gaurav, Shumsher Visit of Egypt Delegation Jung Bahadur Rana, Chief of Army Staff, Nepal Army

Visit of KSA Delegation Visit of Royal Brunei Armed Forces Delegation

Visit of UK Delegation Visit of Ethiopia Delegation

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BEST IRPAWARD WINNERS: DSCSC COURSE 2014-15 Best IRP (Individual Research Paper) Award ceremony was held on 19 February 2015 at Mirpur Hall. Commandant d1stnbuted the awards to six Bangladeshi and two overseas student officers.

OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAU INDEPENDENCE DAY OF FRIENDLY FOREIGN COUNTRIES As a friendly gesture the college makes a humble effort to commemorate the national days of participating overseas officers. DSCSC celebrated National I Independence Day of Palestine, Sri Lanka, India, Turkey, Zambia and Nigeria in students Tea Bar. All staff and student officers attended the session.

Anniversary Day of Palesttne Independence Day of Sri Lanka

Republic Day of India Republic Day of Turkey

Independence Day of Zambia National Day of Nigeria

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LADIES CLUB DSCSC Ladies Club has active members from all the three services. Various types of cultural programmes are organized by ladies club regularly. The voluntary participation the overseas ladies has added extra glamour to all the events.

Food Festival

Enrichment Programme

National Par1iament Visit

Ladies Club Certificate Award

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SOCIAL EVENTS AND SPORTS

In every year attractive cultural programmes are organized for the refreshment of the staff course students. Accordingly colourful and spectacular shows Gala Night, River Cruise, Commandant's Garden Party, Ice Breaking and Water Sports etc were organized.

Water Sports Prize Distribution of Basketball Final

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BASHER KELLA AND GHURNIJHAR As part of the course curriculum of Army Wing an outdoor exercise named "EX-BASHER KELLA" at Rangpur­Saidpur and "GHURNIJHAR" at Rajendrapur area were held. Chief instructor DSCSC accompanied the course. The student officers got immense exposure in planning of brigade size force defensive operations on ground.

EX- BASHER KELLA EX- GHURNIJHAR AT RAJENDRAPUR

DEVELOPMENT WORKS OF DSCSC General Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan, psc, Chief of Army Staff, Bangladesh Army visited DSCSC to see the progress of the construction work of new academic building.

Chief of Army Staff Visited Development Works

Independence Square Surjo Chaya

Mailing Address

Defence Service Command & Staff College Ch1ef Patron Mirpur Cantonment Dhaka-1216 Tel: 88-8000345, Ex: 3440, Fax: 88-02-9011450 Chief Editor E-mail : staffcollegebd@yahoo.com, Website:www.dscsc.mil.bd Editor

Ass! Ed1tor

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: Maj Gen Sajjadul Haque, afwc, psc Commandant, DSCSC

: Gp Capt Syed Shakil Ali, ndc, psc, GD(P) : Cdr Shafiul Azam (ND) psc, BN . Lt Cdr S M Ziaul Haque, BN