Desk Report:
Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Chairman of the Invest Bangladesh Authority, delivered a lecture at the National Defence College (NDC) addressing the significance of economic security as a vital pillar of national security, as well as Bangladesh’s investment potential and the challenges facing the sector.
On Sunday (October 11, 2026), he spoke to the participants of the National Defence Course-2026 on the topic, “Economic Security as a Pillar of National Security: Investment Opportunities and Challenges for Bangladesh.”
The lecture emphasized the interrelationship between economic security and national security, Bangladesh’s investment prospects, and the challenges involved in attracting and expanding investment. Key themes included the nation’s economic capacity, the investment climate, and the link between economic security and the protection of national interests.
During the session, Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun shared insights regarding the current investment landscape and future potential of Bangladesh with the course participants.
Following the lecture, he paid a courtesy call on the Commandant of the National Defence College, Bangladesh.
News and photos courtesy of NDC.
