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National Semiconductor Symposium 2025 kicks off
The inaugural session of the country's first Biotic Electronics AI and Robotics (BEAR) Summit and Bangladesh National Semiconductor Symposium 2025 was held at Dhaka on July 16.
National Semiconductor Symposium 2025 kicks off
Press conference ahead of BEAR Summit and Bangladesh National Semiconductor Symposium 2025 on July 15. Image: Md. Zahidur Rabbi.
The inaugural session of the country's first Biotic Electronics AI and Robotics (BEAR) Summit and Bangladesh National Semiconductor Symposium 2025 was held at Dhaka on July 16.
The two-day event, taking place on July 16 and 17 at the National Science and Technology Complex in Agargaon, is jointly organised by the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division, the EDGE Project, and the Bangladesh Computer Council.
Earlier, at a press conference on July 15, ICT Division Secretary Shish Haider Chowdhury described the event as a landmark collaboration between the government, the semiconductor industry, academic institutions, and members of the Bangladeshi diaspora. He noted that the government is prepared to provide full policy support to foster growth in this sector, adding that a draft of the National Semiconductor Policy has already been prepared and will soon be finalised.
Shish Haider Chowdhury also stated that proposals have been submitted to policymakers to offer cash incentives of five to ten percent for the export of semiconductor-based products and services. He projected that with a workforce of 20,000 skilled professionals, Bangladesh could generate USD 150 billion in semiconductor exports over the next decade.
Press conference ahead of BEAR Summit and Bangladesh National Semiconductor Symposium 2025 on July 15. Image: Md. Zahidur Rabbi.
The inaugural session of the country's first Biotic Electronics AI and Robotics (BEAR) Summit and Bangladesh National Semiconductor Symposium 2025 was held at Dhaka on July 16.
The two-day event, taking place on July 16 and 17 at the National Science and Technology Complex in Agargaon, is jointly organised by the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division, the EDGE Project, and the Bangladesh Computer Council.
Earlier, at a press conference on July 15, ICT Division Secretary Shish Haider Chowdhury described the event as a landmark collaboration between the government, the semiconductor industry, academic institutions, and members of the Bangladeshi diaspora. He noted that the government is prepared to provide full policy support to foster growth in this sector, adding that a draft of the National Semiconductor Policy has already been prepared and will soon be finalised.
Shish Haider Chowdhury also stated that proposals have been submitted to policymakers to offer cash incentives of five to ten percent for the export of semiconductor-based products and services. He projected that with a workforce of 20,000 skilled professionals, Bangladesh could generate USD 150 billion in semiconductor exports over the next decade.
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ACI to enter property, semiconductor businesses
The group has 17 subsidiaries and five joint ventures
ACI to enter property, semiconductor businesses
16 January 2026, 13:06 PM
UPDATED 16 January 2026, 13:06 PM
ACI Ltd, one of the leading diversified conglomerates in Bangladesh, plans to enter the property and semiconductor businesses.
The group will form two new subsidiaries—ACI Properties Ltd and ACI Semiconductor Ltd—according to decisions by the ACI board, taken on Thursday.
The group has 17 subsidiaries and five joint ventures.
ACI, in disclosures made through advertisements, said it would form ACI Properties Ltd with an authorised capital of Tk 100 crore and a paid-up capital of Tk 10 crore.
ACI will hold 85 percent of the shares, subject to the approval of the concerned authority.
The group operates under five strategic business units, spanning health, consumer care, agribusiness, and motors, and said its semiconductor subsidiary will also have an authorised capital of Tk 100 crore and a paid-up capital of Tk 10 crore.
In this case, ACI will hold 85 percent of the shares.
The conglomerate said the formation of the subsidiaries is subject to the approval of the concerned authority.
The group suffered losses for the third consecutive year in the financial year 2024–25.
ACI, however, posted a profit in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025–26.
16 January 2026, 13:06 PM
UPDATED 16 January 2026, 13:06 PM
ACI Ltd, one of the leading diversified conglomerates in Bangladesh, plans to enter the property and semiconductor businesses.
The group will form two new subsidiaries—ACI Properties Ltd and ACI Semiconductor Ltd—according to decisions by the ACI board, taken on Thursday.
The group has 17 subsidiaries and five joint ventures.
ACI, in disclosures made through advertisements, said it would form ACI Properties Ltd with an authorised capital of Tk 100 crore and a paid-up capital of Tk 10 crore.
ACI will hold 85 percent of the shares, subject to the approval of the concerned authority.
The group operates under five strategic business units, spanning health, consumer care, agribusiness, and motors, and said its semiconductor subsidiary will also have an authorised capital of Tk 100 crore and a paid-up capital of Tk 10 crore.
In this case, ACI will hold 85 percent of the shares.
The conglomerate said the formation of the subsidiaries is subject to the approval of the concerned authority.
The group suffered losses for the third consecutive year in the financial year 2024–25.
ACI, however, posted a profit in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025–26.
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BSIA, SICIP team up to build semiconductor workforce
The Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA) on Tuesday signed a contract with the Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (SICIP) to implement a large-scale, industry-oriented semiconductor workforce development programme. Mohammed Walid Hossain, executive project
BSIA, SICIP team up to build semiconductor workforce
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The Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA) on Tuesday signed a contract with the Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (SICIP) to implement a large-scale, industry-oriented semiconductor workforce development programme.
Mohammed Walid Hossain, executive project director of SICIP, and M A Jabbar, president of BSIA, signed the contract on behalf of their respective organisations at the SICIP office in Dhaka.
Under the agreement, BSIA will train 3,500 graduates from EEE, ECE, CSE, applied physics and other relevant disciplines through six specialised courses, says a press statement.
The courses are IC Design & Layout Engineering; Advanced Physical Design Program: RTL to GDSII; DFT and Verification Engineering Program for ASIC Designers; Applied Semiconductor Systems: Power Devices and Industrial Integration; Smart Systems Engineering: Embedded Design and Semiconductor Application Interfaces; and Packaging and Testing. Each course will run for three months (240 hours).
The total cost of the programme is Tk 351.4 million, and the implementation period will run from February 2026 to December 2028.
Speaking on the occasion, SICIP Executive Project Director Mohammed Walid Hossain emphasised the importance of ensuring high-quality training delivery, strong monitoring throughout implementation, and achieving at least 65 per cent job placement of certified trainees in line with the programme's objectives.
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Published :
Feb 18, 2026 12:45
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Feb 18, 2026 12:45
The Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA) on Tuesday signed a contract with the Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (SICIP) to implement a large-scale, industry-oriented semiconductor workforce development programme.
Mohammed Walid Hossain, executive project director of SICIP, and M A Jabbar, president of BSIA, signed the contract on behalf of their respective organisations at the SICIP office in Dhaka.
Under the agreement, BSIA will train 3,500 graduates from EEE, ECE, CSE, applied physics and other relevant disciplines through six specialised courses, says a press statement.
The courses are IC Design & Layout Engineering; Advanced Physical Design Program: RTL to GDSII; DFT and Verification Engineering Program for ASIC Designers; Applied Semiconductor Systems: Power Devices and Industrial Integration; Smart Systems Engineering: Embedded Design and Semiconductor Application Interfaces; and Packaging and Testing. Each course will run for three months (240 hours).
The total cost of the programme is Tk 351.4 million, and the implementation period will run from February 2026 to December 2028.
Speaking on the occasion, SICIP Executive Project Director Mohammed Walid Hossain emphasised the importance of ensuring high-quality training delivery, strong monitoring throughout implementation, and achieving at least 65 per cent job placement of certified trainees in line with the programme's objectives.
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Govt eyes chip industry growth with extended tax concessions until 2031
The Bangladesh government has proposed sweeping tax concessions for the semiconductor industry, including reducing import duties on key raw materials to 1 percent until mid-2031, as part of its fiscal year 2026-27 budget.
Govt eyes chip industry growth with extended tax concessions until 2031
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The Bangladesh government has proposed sweeping tax concessions for the semiconductor industry, including reducing import duties on key raw materials to 1 percent until mid-2031, as part of its fiscal year 2026-27 budget.
Semiconductors are a critical component in modern electronics, powering products ranging from smartphones and computers to industrial equipment and vehicles.
Under the proposal, raw materials used in semiconductor and chip design, testing and packaging would be exempt from regulatory duty, supplementary duty, value-added tax and advance tax. A 1 percent import duty would remain in place. The concessions would apply until 30 June 2031.
Presenting the budget, finance and planning minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said, “Every year, our universities produce many qualified engineers, and many more are contributing globally as part of the Bangladeshi diaspora.”
The proposed incentives are aimed at leveraging that talent pool, creating skilled jobs and supporting export-oriented growth, according to the minister.
Image: He Junhui/Unsplash
The Bangladesh government has proposed sweeping tax concessions for the semiconductor industry, including reducing import duties on key raw materials to 1 percent until mid-2031, as part of its fiscal year 2026-27 budget.
Semiconductors are a critical component in modern electronics, powering products ranging from smartphones and computers to industrial equipment and vehicles.
Under the proposal, raw materials used in semiconductor and chip design, testing and packaging would be exempt from regulatory duty, supplementary duty, value-added tax and advance tax. A 1 percent import duty would remain in place. The concessions would apply until 30 June 2031.
Presenting the budget, finance and planning minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said, “Every year, our universities produce many qualified engineers, and many more are contributing globally as part of the Bangladeshi diaspora.”
The proposed incentives are aimed at leveraging that talent pool, creating skilled jobs and supporting export-oriented growth, according to the minister.
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Govt offers tax breaks to develop semiconductor sector
The government has announced a series of tax incentives for semiconductor and chip-related activities in a bid to develop a domestic ecosystem for the high-tech industry and create skilled jobs.
Govt offers tax breaks to develop semiconductor sector
Jagaran Chakma
The government has announced a series of tax incentives for semiconductor and chip-related activities in a bid to develop a domestic ecosystem for the high-tech industry and create skilled jobs.
In his budget speech for FY2026-27 on Thursday, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury proposed exempting regulatory duty, supplementary duty, value added tax (VAT) and advance tax on raw materials used in semiconductor or chip design, testing and packaging until June 30, 2031. A 1 percent import duty will still apply on such imports.
The proposal is a part of a broader effort to strengthen the country’s capacity in advanced technologies and diversify its export base.
The finance minister said Bangladesh produces a large number of engineering graduates each year, and that many Bangladeshi professionals already work in the global semiconductor industry.
He said the government has proposed the incentives for the sector “to harness their talent, create high-skilled employment and promote export-oriented growth”.
The budget also set out plans to establish specialist laboratories for artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, robotics, machine learning and big data analytics.
It also outlined initiatives to strengthen national capacity in space research, semiconductor technology, and earthquake and seismographic research.
The government pledged continued support for researchers through the Science and Technology Fellowship Trust, saying investment in research and innovation would be critical to developing new technologies and preparing young people for the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Industry stakeholders welcomed the move, saying the incentives could help attract investment in chip design, testing and packaging services, areas where Bangladesh already has a modest presence.
MA Jabbar, president of the Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA), welcomed the proposed incentives, saying the industry had long engaged with policymakers to secure support.
“We have 21 member companies already invested in the local semiconductor sector,” he said. “We met officials from the National Board of Revenue and later the finance minister to explain the need for policy support.”
According to Jabbar, the country has strong potential to develop a skilled semiconductor workforce, particularly in chip design and related services.
“So far, we have trained around 1,200 semiconductor engineers and expect to develop another 3,000 within the next two years,” he said.
While the country has yet to enter semiconductor manufacturing, local firms have established a foothold in chip design, a key segment of the global semiconductor value chain.
“Our current focus is design. We are also working to establish testing laboratories to gradually move towards manufacturing,” Jabbar said.
He noted that the expanding global semiconductor market presents opportunities for countries able to supply skilled talent and specialised services.
“If we are to capture a share of this market, policy support must continue. The incentives announced in the budget are a positive step,” he said.
Jabbar added that sustained support could generate high-skilled jobs, boost exports and attract foreign investment. “There is considerable potential for foreign direct investment in this industry. But first, we must build the ecosystem and strengthen the sector domestically.”
In a statement, BSIA welcomed the fiscal and policy support for the semiconductor sector, saying it formally recognises activities such as IC design, electronic design automation (EDA), outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing (OSAT), packaging and fabrication within customs, tariff and VAT frameworks.
The association said exemptions from customs duty, regulatory duty, supplementary duty, VAT and advance tax on eligible inputs would lower costs, help attract investment, create skilled jobs and strengthen the country’s position in the global semiconductor and deep tech industries.
Syed Almas Kabir, president of the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS), described the incentives as a strategic step towards high-value technology manufacturing.
“The incentives are timely and aligned with global industry trends. However, their success will depend not only on tax benefits but also on the ability to develop skilled talent, strengthen infrastructure and foster industry-academia collaboration,” he said.
According to Kabir, the tax relief for chip design, testing and packaging aligns policy support with the growing engineering talent base. “The real impact will come when these measures are backed by investment in advanced laboratories, stronger university-industry partnerships and a dedicated VLSI talent pipeline,” he added.
He said countries such as Vietnam and Malaysia built successful semiconductor industries by developing complete ecosystems rather than relying solely on incentives.
Kabir also highlighted the potential role of the Bangladeshi diaspora, many of whom work at leading global companies including TSMC, Intel, Qualcomm, NVIDIA, AMD and Synopsys. A structured programme to engage these professionals, he said, could significantly accelerate the country’s semiconductor capabilities.
Jagaran Chakma
The government has announced a series of tax incentives for semiconductor and chip-related activities in a bid to develop a domestic ecosystem for the high-tech industry and create skilled jobs.
In his budget speech for FY2026-27 on Thursday, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury proposed exempting regulatory duty, supplementary duty, value added tax (VAT) and advance tax on raw materials used in semiconductor or chip design, testing and packaging until June 30, 2031. A 1 percent import duty will still apply on such imports.
The proposal is a part of a broader effort to strengthen the country’s capacity in advanced technologies and diversify its export base.
The finance minister said Bangladesh produces a large number of engineering graduates each year, and that many Bangladeshi professionals already work in the global semiconductor industry.
He said the government has proposed the incentives for the sector “to harness their talent, create high-skilled employment and promote export-oriented growth”.
The budget also set out plans to establish specialist laboratories for artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, robotics, machine learning and big data analytics.
It also outlined initiatives to strengthen national capacity in space research, semiconductor technology, and earthquake and seismographic research.
The government pledged continued support for researchers through the Science and Technology Fellowship Trust, saying investment in research and innovation would be critical to developing new technologies and preparing young people for the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Industry stakeholders welcomed the move, saying the incentives could help attract investment in chip design, testing and packaging services, areas where Bangladesh already has a modest presence.
MA Jabbar, president of the Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA), welcomed the proposed incentives, saying the industry had long engaged with policymakers to secure support.
“We have 21 member companies already invested in the local semiconductor sector,” he said. “We met officials from the National Board of Revenue and later the finance minister to explain the need for policy support.”
According to Jabbar, the country has strong potential to develop a skilled semiconductor workforce, particularly in chip design and related services.
“So far, we have trained around 1,200 semiconductor engineers and expect to develop another 3,000 within the next two years,” he said.
While the country has yet to enter semiconductor manufacturing, local firms have established a foothold in chip design, a key segment of the global semiconductor value chain.
“Our current focus is design. We are also working to establish testing laboratories to gradually move towards manufacturing,” Jabbar said.
He noted that the expanding global semiconductor market presents opportunities for countries able to supply skilled talent and specialised services.
“If we are to capture a share of this market, policy support must continue. The incentives announced in the budget are a positive step,” he said.
Jabbar added that sustained support could generate high-skilled jobs, boost exports and attract foreign investment. “There is considerable potential for foreign direct investment in this industry. But first, we must build the ecosystem and strengthen the sector domestically.”
In a statement, BSIA welcomed the fiscal and policy support for the semiconductor sector, saying it formally recognises activities such as IC design, electronic design automation (EDA), outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing (OSAT), packaging and fabrication within customs, tariff and VAT frameworks.
The association said exemptions from customs duty, regulatory duty, supplementary duty, VAT and advance tax on eligible inputs would lower costs, help attract investment, create skilled jobs and strengthen the country’s position in the global semiconductor and deep tech industries.
Syed Almas Kabir, president of the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS), described the incentives as a strategic step towards high-value technology manufacturing.
“The incentives are timely and aligned with global industry trends. However, their success will depend not only on tax benefits but also on the ability to develop skilled talent, strengthen infrastructure and foster industry-academia collaboration,” he said.
According to Kabir, the tax relief for chip design, testing and packaging aligns policy support with the growing engineering talent base. “The real impact will come when these measures are backed by investment in advanced laboratories, stronger university-industry partnerships and a dedicated VLSI talent pipeline,” he added.
He said countries such as Vietnam and Malaysia built successful semiconductor industries by developing complete ecosystems rather than relying solely on incentives.
Kabir also highlighted the potential role of the Bangladeshi diaspora, many of whom work at leading global companies including TSMC, Intel, Qualcomm, NVIDIA, AMD and Synopsys. A structured programme to engage these professionals, he said, could significantly accelerate the country’s semiconductor capabilities.
