Dhaka, 23 April 2026: The Capstone Course 2026/1, an intensive three-week strategic leadership program held from 5 to 23 April 2026, concluded today Thursday (23-4-2026) at the National Defense College (NDC), Mirpur Cantonment. General Waker-Uz-Zaman, SBP, OSP, SGP, psc, Chief of Army Staff, Bangladesh Army, graced the closing ceremony as the Chief Guest and distributed certificates among the Capstone Fellows.
A total of 45 fellows, including parliamentarians, senior military and police officers, eminent academics, senior doctors, senior representatives of government and non-governmental organizations, diplomats, and corporate leaders, participated in the training.
In his address, General Waker-Uz-Zaman congratulated all fellows on their successful completion of the course. He urged all fellows to uphold constitutional responsibilities, strengthen national security, and pursue the sustainable development of Bangladesh.
Lieutenant General Md Faizur Rahman, BSP, SGP, ndc, afwc, psc, Commandant of NDC. emphasized the importance of informed dialogue and consensus-building on matters of national importance. The Fellows’ active, thoughtful, and respectful engagement throughout the course has broadened strategic understanding and strengthened a national network of cross-sector leadership.
The Capstone Course, one of the National Defence College’s flagship programs, is designed to build strategic awareness, foster critical thinking, promote interdisciplinary cooperation, and develop a shared understanding of national security and development issues across leadership spheres in Bangladesh.
The closing ceremony was attended by senior military and civil officials, faculty and staff from the National Defence College, and dignitaries from the Armed Forces and other national institutions.
