Seminar on Navigating Economic Uncertainty in the Rapidly Changing Geopolitical Context - Options for Bangladesh
A day-long Central Seminar on the theme “Navigating Economic Uncertainty in the Rapidly Changing Geopolitical Context - Options for Bangladesh” was held at the National Defence College (NDC) Auditorium, Mirpur Cantonment on Thursday, 18 June 2026. The seminar conducted by the course members of National Defence Course (ND Course) – 2026. Mr. Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki, Member of Parliament (MP), Honorable State Minister, Ministry of planning, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh attended the seminar as the chief guest. He also called on the Commandant, NDC, Bangladesh.
Celebration of Republic Day of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
National Defence College (NDC), Bangladesh celebrated the Republic Day of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal on Monday, 08 June 2026. Course member of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal attending National Defence Course-2026 Brigadier General Suraj Gurung presented his country to the other course members. Commandant, NDC graced the occasion as the chief guest.
Lecture on Creating a Better Business Environment.
Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman, Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) delivered a lecture on “Creating a Better Business Environment” to the course members of National Defence Course - 2026 on Tuesday, 19 May 2026. He also called on the Commandant, National Defence College (NDC), Bangladesh.
Visit of Japanese high Official to NDC
Mr. Inoue Shunichi, Director of the Security Cooperation Division, Foreign Policy Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan visited National Defence College (NDC), Bangladesh on Wednesday, 06 May 2026. During his visit, he delivered a lecture on Security Policy of Japan to the course members of National Defence Course – 2026. He also called on the Commandant, NDC.
Lecture on Knowledge Economy and Value-Based Education in Bangladesh
Major General Md Mahbub-ul-Alam, BSP, ndc, afwc, psc, MPhil, PhD, Vice Chancellor, Bangladesh University of Profesionals (BUP) delivered a lecture on Knowledge Economy and Value-Based Education in Bangladesh to the course members of National Defence Course - 2026 on Monday, 04 May 2026. He also called on the Commandant, National Defence College (NDC), Bangladesh.
Lecture on WTO and International Trade Alliances– Impacts on Bangladesh Economy and Way Forward
Dr. Fahmida Khatun, Executive Director, Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) delivered a lecture on WTO and International Trade Alliances– Impacts on Bangladesh Economy and Way Forward to the course members of National Defence Course - 2026 on Tuesday, 28 April 2026. She also called on the Commandant, National Defence College (NDC), Bangladesh.
Celebration of Union Day of the United Republic of Tanzania
National Defence College (NDC), Bangladesh celebrated the Union Day of the United Republic of Tanzania on Sunday, 26 April 2026. Course member of the United Republic of Tanzania attending National Defence Course-2026 Colonel Henry Meinulf KOMBA, hcds psc(+) presented his country to the other course members. Commandant, NDC graced the occasion as the chief guest.
Course Closing Ceremony of Capstone Course 2026/1
Capstone Course 2026/1 was conducted at National Defence College (NDC), Mirpur Cantonment, Bangladesh from 05 April to 23 April 2026. Total 45 fellows including parliamentarians, bureaucrats, senior military and civil officers of government and non-government organizations, eminent academia, consul/diplomat, doctors, journalists and corporate leaders participated in the course. Closing ceremony of Capstone Course 2026/1 was held at NDC on Thursday, 23 April 2026. General Waker-Uz-Zaman, SBP, OSP, SGP, psc, Chief of Army Staff (CAS), Bangladesh Army graced the ceremony as the chief guest and distributed certificates among the Fellows.
Lecture on Economic Security: Opportunities and Challenges
Mr. Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, Hon’ble Minister, Ministry of Finance and Planning delivered a lecture on Economic Security: Opportunities and Challenges to the fellows of Capstone Course 2026/1 on Wednesday, 22 April 2026. He also called on the Commandant, National Defence College (NDC), Bangladesh.
Lecture on Non-Traditional Security Threats for Bangladesh: Challenges and Ways Forward
General Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Haq, SBP, ndc, psc, (retd), Former Chief of Army Staff (CAS) delivered a lecture on Non-Traditional Security Threats for Bangladesh: Challenges and Ways Forward to the fellows of Capstone Course 2026/1 on Wednesday, 22 April 2026. He also called on the Commandant, National Defence College (NDC), Bangladesh.
Keynote Speech on Economy and Development Strategy- Road to Progress for Bangladesh
Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, former Adviser of Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Science and Technology and former Governor, Bangladesh Bank delivered a Keynote Speech on Economy and Development Strategy- Road to Progress for Bangladesh to the course members of National Defence Course - 2026 on Tuesday, 21 April 2026. He also called on the Commandant, National Defence College (NDC), Bangladesh.
Celebration of Independence Day of the State of Kuwait
National Defence College (NDC), Bangladesh celebrated the Independence Day of the State of Kuwait on Monday, 13 April 2026. Course member of the State of Kuwait attending National Defence Course-2026 Colonel Meshari A J M A Alhouti and Colonel Mohammed S M S S Alfadhala presented their country to the other course members. Rear Admiral Mir Ershad Ali, OSP, NPP, BCGM, ndc, psc, MPhil, Senior Directing Staff (Navy), NDC graced the occasion as the chief guest.