Imperial Defence Academy (IDA)

IMPERIAL DEFENCE ACADEMY (IDA)

Aim - Train - Achieve
★ ESTABLISHED IN KHULNA ★

Who We Are

Forging the Future Leaders of the Armed Forces

Who We Are

About Imperial Defence Academy

A specialized digital and ground training academy dedicated to training, mentoring, and commissioning the future officer corps of the Bangladesh Armed Forces.

Our Mission

To prepare defence aspirants through structured academic, physical and leadership training, fostering confidence, character and professional readiness.

Our Vision

To be a centre of excellence for developing competent, disciplined and responsible leaders for national service.

Our Leadership

Meet the Team

Executive Leadership

Kazi Nazmus Shakib

Founder & CEO | Ex-OC, 81 BMA Long Course

Kazi Nazmus Shakib is the Founder and CEO of Imperial Defence Academy, dedicated to preparing aspiring candidates for Bangladesh’s defence services and ISSB.

An Ex-OC of the 81 BMA Long Course, he brings firsthand military exposure and a strong understanding of the discipline, leadership, confidence, communication, and personal qualities expected of future officers.

Through Imperial Defence Academy, he is committed to developing candidates beyond conventional preparation—focusing on ISSB, personality development, leadership, communication, psychological preparation, and officer-like qualities.

His vision is to help shape confident, disciplined, and capable future leaders.

Infrastructure

Campus Facilities

Modern Learning Environment

Well-equipped classrooms and a focused academic environment for written exams, IQ, English, ISSB and career preparation.

Dedicated PT & Fitness Ground

Our own dedicated training ground provides systematic physical training for strength, endurance, agility and overall fitness.

ISSB & Personality Development

Specialised preparation through mock viva, psychological tests, group activities, leadership training and confidence-building sessions.

Direct Military Mentorship

Distinguished Academy Faculty

Major (Retd.) Tariqul Islam

Senior Military Instructor & GTO Specialist

Ground Tasks (PGT/HGT/CT), Group Dynamics & OLQ Assessment

Served 18+ years in Bangladesh Army (Armoured Corps). Ex-GTO assessor with deep expertise in outdoor obstacles and leadership identification.

Captain Sabrina Sultana (Retd.)

Lead Psychologist & Screening Evaluator

PPDT, TAT, WAT, SRT & Psychological Profile Analysis

M.Phil in Military Psychology. 12+ years preparing candidates for ISSB screening and psychological projective assessments.

Lt. Commander (Retd.) Enamul Haque

Senior Naval Instructor & Viva Coach

Current Affairs, Defence Knowledge, Extempore Speech & Mock Viva

Retired Naval Officer (Executive Branch). Master interviewer focused on cadet personality calibration, posture, and fluent expression.