Prominent Bangladeshi industrial entrepreneur and investor Safius Sami Alamgir has joined the board of directors of Dubotech Digital Limited as its chairman, marking a significant milestone for the country’s indigenous defence technology company.
Alamgir is the managing director of Tampaco Group, one of Bangladesh’s leading packaging manufacturers, and president of the Bangladesh Flexible Packaging Industries Association (BFPIA), reads a press release.
He is recognised for his contributions to manufacturing, industrial development, investment promotion and private-sector leadership.
His appointment comes as Dubotech enters a new phase of growth, focusing on artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, advanced robotics and defence technology.
Dubotech is a defence autonomy company developing FORTIS, an AI-powered operating system for military robotic systems. It develops and deploys FORTIS-enabled autonomous platforms across land, air, surface and underwater domains to support defence and security missions.
Its portfolio includes autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), unmanned surface vessels (USVs), unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), heavy-payload drones, intelligent surveillance systems and AI-assisted security platforms.
The company was named Startup of the Year 2025 at the National SME Entrepreneurship Award, organised under the Ministry of Industries, in recognition of its achievements in advanced technology and innovation.
Dubotech has also attracted investment through Shark Tank Bangladesh and secured institutional investment from Startup Bangladesh Limited (SBL), the government-backed venture capital company under the ICT Division.
The company has drawn national attention through a technology showcase before Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, who engaged with its team and enquired about its products and technological capabilities. The interaction highlighted the growing visibility of indigenous innovation and the potential of locally developed advanced technologies in Bangladesh.
In the defence sector, Dubotech has signed multiple agreements with the Bangladesh Armed Forces and secured purchase orders for its technologies. It has already designed, delivered and operationalised multiple defence systems under these agreements, establishing itself as one of Bangladesh’s first and only homegrown autonomous defence technology companies with proven military deployments.
With its expanding technology portfolio, institutional investment and engagements with the defence sector, Dubotech aims to strengthen Bangladesh’s position in the global deep-tech ecosystem and contribute to the development of homegrown AI, robotics and autonomous systems for potential applications in domestic and international markets.
