The government is working to transition Bangladesh from a labour-based economy to one driven by knowledge and innovation, with a strategic focus on high-tech sectors such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), advanced chip design, and bio-electronics.
Minister for Science and Technology and Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Fakir Mahbub Anam, said the country aims to establish itself not merely as a consumer of technology, but as a global innovator and manufacturer.
He made these remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a discussion titled “Bangladesh Deep-Tech Future” on Sunday.
The session was held on the second day of the two-day National Semiconductor Symposium and BEAR Summit 2026 at Novo Theatre in Dhaka. During the discussion, the minister called for the “Made in Bangladesh” brand to be prioritised in the future innovation and export of technological products and services.
Assuring that all necessary cooperation for the development of the semiconductor and deep-tech sectors would continue, he said the nation’s youth are capable of leading this industry. He further said that the government would support young innovators through research and policy initiatives.
He said the BEAR Summit has demonstrated that Bangladesh is not alone, as leading global tech institutions, universities, industry leaders, non-resident Bangladeshis, and experts are joining the cause. “This is not just a conference; it is the beginning of a movement,” he added.
Addressing business leaders at the event, the minister assured them that the current government is highly business-friendly. “You will find me by your side for any need. We will do everything necessary to create opportunities for you and accelerate the country’s technological development,” he said.
Following the session, Professor Dimitrios Peroulis, senior vice president of Purdue University, presented the keynote paper at Global Academic Plenary session.
The event was also attended by Md Anwar Hossain, secretary of the Ministry of Science and Technology; Professor Mohammed Mustafa Hussain of Purdue University and chief architect of Silicon River Bangladesh; and Mohammad Mizanur Rahman Bhuiyan, director general of Novo Theatre.
