At the Bangladesh AI Business Summit 2026, organised to explore the potential and practical applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Bangladesh’s ICT sector, students of Daffodil International University (DIU) showcased 16 AI-based projects.
These projects highlighted technology-driven solutions across various sectors, including education, healthcare, agriculture, industry, security, and urban infrastructure. In addition, Daffodil Group showcased five software and technology solutions: AI Professor, Perfect HR, EduVAS, Leadership OS, and Student360.
According to a press release, the university also supported the summit as a Diamond Sponsor. Md Sabur Khan, Founder of Daffodil International University, Chairman of its Board of Trustees, and former President of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, participated as one of the key speakers in the summit’s important session titled ‘AI for Everyone: Solving Real Problems with Local Intelligence’.
The inaugural session of the summit was attended by the President of Bangladesh Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, as the chief guest. Following the inaugural session, he visited the Daffodil International University pavilion and explored the projects presented by the students.
During the visit, he appreciated the projects and highlighted their significance in addressing real-life challenges. He also encouraged the students to continue working on innovative and promising projects in the future.
The summit was also attended by Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Fakir Mahbub Anam; Ruhul Quddus Talukdar Dulu, Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Science and Technology and Member of Parliament; Md Anwar Hossain, Secretary of the Ministry of Science and Technology; Mahbubur Rahman, President of the International Chamber of Commerce Bangladesh; Taskin Ahmed, President of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and Chief Executive Officer of UK-based Digital Readiness and Intelligent Systems Limited and former Chairman of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Dhaka, Alamgir Hossain.
Third session of the summit, titled ‘AI for Everyone: Solving Real Problems with Local Intelligence’, was attended by State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament Shama Obaed Islam, as the Chief Guest. The session was chaired by President of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Taskin Ahmed. Md Sabur Khan participated as one of the key speakers and shared his insights on the practical applications of AI in business and industry, the development of technologies suited to local realities and the growing opportunities of AI adoption.
The session also featured discussions on the practical role of AI agents in business and industrial operations. Particular attention was given to the use of AI agents as digital coworkers for processing orders, coordinating transactions and identifying industry-specific challenges to generate potential solutions. The importance of appropriate human supervision to ensure the effective use of these technologies was also highlighted.The proposed solutions were showcased at the Bangladesh AI Business Summit 2026, highlighting Daffodil Group’s expertise in innovation and technological capabilities.
The summit discussed the growing role of the information and communication technology sector in Bangladesh’s economic transformation.Its increasing contributions to GDP, employment generation and efficiency across manufacturing, finance, agriculture and services were highlighted.
At the same time, discussions addressed challenges related to policy frameworks, infrastructure readiness and coordination among different sectors. In this context, AI was recognised as a transformative technology with the potential to enhance productivity and competitiveness while also raising critical concerns regarding changes in employment, algorithmic bias, deepfakes and digital sovereignty amid dependence on foreign cloud infrastructure.
The inaugural session of the summit aimed to bring together representatives from education, innovation, government institutions and the private sector to explore pathways towards building an integrated, nationwide AI ecosystem in Bangladesh. Particular emphasis was placed on identifying opportunities and risks associated with AI adoption for small and medium-sized enterprises and moving from policy-level discussions towards practical implementation.
A total of 16 AI-based projects developed by students from three departments of Daffodil International University were showcased at the summit. The projects demonstrated technology-driven solutions to real-world challenges in education, healthcare, agriculture, industry, entrepreneurship, security, communication and urban infrastructure.
Among the projects developed by students of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) were ‘OBE AI’, an AI-powered platform for assessing outcome-based education quality and monitoring the achievement of defined course and programme outcomes; ‘Imam AI’, an AI-based platform supporting Islamic knowledge and research; ‘NutriSoil’, which uses real-time soil sensor data and AI to assess soil health; ‘DengueCluster AI’, an initiative for monitoring dengue situations and identifying high-risk infection areas; ‘Shilpo AI ERP’, a predictive and AI-driven management system designed for Bangladesh’s ready-made garment factories; and ‘YoFlare’, an AI-based ecosystem for skill identification and connecting talent with business opportunities.
The projects developed by students of the Department of Software Engineering included ‘FifthEye AI’, an intelligent examination assessment platform; ‘NeuroCluster AI’, an AI-powered platform for MRI analysis and hospital computing management; and ‘ClinicBD’, a digital initiative focused on healthcare services.
Students of the Department of Computing and Information Systems presented ‘Arbor’, a voice-based communication technology designed for mothers with speech disabilities; ‘Prohori AI’, an AI system that monitors screens and helps identify and prevent potential incidents; ‘SmartBorder’, a technology for aerial surveillance and ground-level early warning; ‘ArchiMind AI’, an intelligent platform for built infrastructure; ‘LeadGenius AI’, an AI-based customer management system that emphasises data control and privacy; ‘Eon’, an explainable AI-based decision-making system for founders.
These projects reflected Daffodil International University’s efforts to promote hands-on technology education, problem-solving-based innovation and the integration of academic knowledge with the practical needs of industries. They also demonstrated the interest and capabilities of young innovators in identifying local challenges across different sectors and developing technology-driven solutions tailored to those needs.
Daffodil International University believes that harnessing the full potential of AI requires more than simply expanding the use of technology. It also requires skilled human resources, responsible innovation, ethical practices, data security and effective collaboration between industries and educational institutions. Through its participation in the Bangladesh AI Business Summit 2026, support as a Diamond Sponsor and presentation of 16 student-led projects, the university reaffirmed its commitment to promoting AI-driven innovation and developing skilled human resources in Bangladesh.
