Md Manzur Qader Brig General (Retd) Md Manzur Qader is a security and intelligence analyst, and executive director of Rohingya Advocacy Centre. The case for a National Security Council that is truly fit for purpose 20 April 2026, 13:00 PM In its election manifesto, BNP mentioned plans to establish a National Security Council alongside formulating a new national security strategy (page 21, under “Defence System”). 20 April 2026, 13:00 PM