The Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA) has called for developing a skilled workforce, strengthening research and innovation, and expanding international collaboration to establish Bangladesh as a competitive player in the global semiconductor industry.
The call was made at the association’s second annual general meeting (AGM), held at Gulshan Club in Dhaka on Saturday, with BSIA President M A Jabbar in the chair.
In his opening remarks, Jabbar highlighted the association’s achievements over the past year and outlined its priorities for the coming years.
He stressed the need to develop skilled human resources for the semiconductor sector, strengthen research and innovation, expand international cooperation and explore opportunities in global markets.
The AGM discussed five agenda items, including confirmation of the minutes of the first AGM held on September 13, 2025; adoption of the annual report for 2025–26; adoption of the association’s accounts and auditor’s report for fiscal 2025–26; and the appointment and remuneration of an auditor for fiscal 2026–27.
BSIA Vice President (Finance) Mojahedul Haque Abul Hasanat presented the association’s accounts and the auditor’s report for fiscal 2025–26.
BSIA Director Munir Ahmed and Kamrul Ahsan Dewanjee also participated in the discussions.
Representatives of member companies, including Neural Semiconductor Limited, Ulkasemi Private Limited, iTest Bangladesh Limited, SILICONOVA Limited, Dynamic Solution Innovators, Tafuri Technologies Limited, BALU Technologies Ltd., Prime Silicon Technology Limited, CACTUS MATERIALS LTD, Kranti Associates Ltd., ACI Semiconductor Ltd., ADN Semiconductors Ltd. and Silicon Array, attended the AGM.
The participants exchanged views and recommendations on developing the semiconductor industry, participating in major international semiconductor and technology events, and exploring new global markets.
They also emphasised the need to prepare a comprehensive Semiconductor Industry Roadmap towards 2030 for submission to the government.
The meeting observed that the active participation and constructive contributions of member companies reflected their shared commitment to building a stronger, globally connected and competitive semiconductor ecosystem in Bangladesh.
