Bangladesh has stepped up efforts to position itself as an emerging semiconductor and deep-technology hub through a roadshow in Austin, Texas, bringing together global technology firms, local industry representatives and Bangladeshi-origin professionals working in the sector.
The Silicon River & BRAINGAIN USA Roadshow 2026 opened on 5 June with a Bangladeshi delegation led by Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA) President M A Jabbar holding meetings with senior leadership teams of AMD, NXP and Tokyo Electron (TEL).
The discussions centred on Bangladesh’s long-term semiconductor vision, talent development initiatives, innovation ecosystem and opportunities for technical and business collaboration, BSIA said in a press release.
Professor Muhammad Mustafa Hussain of Purdue University and chief architect of the Silicon River Bangladesh initiative outlined Bangladesh’s progress and ambitions, highlighting the country’s potential in semiconductor innovation, artificial intelligence-driven solutions, digital twin technologies, advanced packaging, workforce development and industry-academia collaboration.
Rather than promoting Bangladesh primarily as a low-cost investment destination, the delegation emphasised the country’s growing talent pool, innovation capabilities and potential contribution to the global semiconductor value chain.
Bangladeshi firms Dynamic Solution Innovators (DSi), iTest Bangladesh Limited, Neural Semiconductor Limited and SILICONOVA Limited also showcased their technical capabilities and business offerings.
According to organisers, representatives of the host companies welcomed Bangladesh’s technology-focused approach and expressed interest in exploring greater engagement, technical collaboration, industry visits and participation in the country’s emerging semiconductor ecosystem.
The roadshow continued on 6 June with the Austin BRAINGAIN Reception, which brought together about 75 Bangladeshi-origin semiconductor professionals representing more than 1,500 years of combined industry experience.
Participants were briefed on efforts to build a sustainable semiconductor ecosystem in Bangladesh through talent development, research, entrepreneurship and global partnerships.
Organisers said the response was overwhelmingly positive, with many participants describing it as the first coordinated and technically grounded roadmap they had seen for Bangladesh’s emergence as a deep-technology hub.
Originally scheduled for two hours, the reception continued for nearly three hours as participants discussed semiconductor strategy, workforce development, advanced packaging, startup opportunities and diaspora engagement.
A recurring theme was the willingness of Bangladeshi-origin professionals to contribute expertise, networks and leadership to support Bangladesh’s semiconductor ambitions. Organisers said the BRAINGAIN platform could play a significant role in connecting global experience with national development goals.
The Austin programme was supported by semiconductor professionals including NXP’s Sayeed Badrudduza, AMD’s Samiul Khan and Tokyo Electron’s Joel Barnett.
The roadshow will continue in several US cities as organisers seek to strengthen links between Bangladesh, the global semiconductor industry and the Bangladeshi diaspora.
