Defence Services Staff Colleges of India and Bangladesh Sign MoU for Military Education Cooperation

Wellington: The Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Wellington, India, and the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in military education, particularly in the fields of Strategic and Operational Studies.

This significant agreement was inked during the official state visit of Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to India. The MoU aims to foster closer ties between the two prestigious institutions, which both provide training to tri-service officers, preparing them for higher staff and command responsibilities.

The colleges share a common ethos, training curriculum, and methodology, and face similar challenges in their respective military education systems. The MoU will enable both institutions to further enhance bilateral engagements, focusing on professional development and strategic insights.

Key highlights of the MoU include:

• Enhancing Professional Acumen: The agreement aims to boost the professional skills of both student officers and faculty members through shared knowledge and expertise.
• Deepening Strategic Insight: The MoU will facilitate a deeper understanding of strategic affairs, crucial for preparing military officers for higher responsibilities.
• Sharing Best Practices: Both colleges will share their best practices and expertise, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
• Augmenting Academic Capabilities: The MoU will help in improving the academic capabilities of both institutions.
• Training Packages and Joint Seminars: The agreement will pave the way for conducting specialized training packages and joint seminars on various aspects of military education.
• Faculty Exchanges and Reciprocal Instructor Visits: The MoU will facilitate the exchange of faculty members and reciprocal visits by instructors, enhancing the teaching and learning experience.