Seoul: The Embassy of Bangladesh in Seoul, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA), has successfully concluded a two-day roadshow in South Korea. Held on May 12-13, 2026, the event aimed to integrate Bangladesh into the global semiconductor value chain through strategic international collaboration, talent development, and advanced packaging initiatives.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the roadshow began with a series of one-on-one meetings with Korean semiconductor design houses and the Korea Semiconductor Industry Association (KSIA). A 12-member delegation, led by M A Jabbar, President of BSIA, visited South Korea to participate in these discussions.
A key highlight of the event was a Banquet Reception on May 12, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Pangyo hotel in Seoul. Bangladesh’s Ambassador to South Korea, Toufiq Islam Shatil, delivered welcome remarks emphasizing the potential for joint collaboration between the semiconductor industries of both countries. He discussed the Asian Development Bank’s proposed $79 billion, 20-year economic corridor from Teknaf to Tetulia, envisioned as a future hub for high-tech industrialization. This corridor aims to create a specialized ecosystem where semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging, and electronics can thrive outside traditional urban centers. BSIA’s President, M A Jabbar, stressed entering the semiconductor ecosystem by focusing on strategic pathways like design verification, embedded systems, and advanced packaging.
The technical sessions included insights on ‘Silicon River’ initiatives from Professor Muhammad Mustafa Hussain of Purdue University, USA, followed by capability overviews from seven leading BSIA member companies, including Dynamic Solution Innovators, Test Bangladesh Limited, Ulkasemi Private Limited, Neural Semiconductor Ltd., PrimeSilicon Technology Inc., Siliconova Limited, and MARS Solutions Limited.
On May 13, the BSIA delegation met with high-ranking officials from various semiconductor and research organizations, including the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), SK Hynix, Hana Micron, KSIA, Koolmicro, Y-Tech, and Growith Associates. A significant milestone was the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) between the KAIST Global Commercialization Center (GCC), Center of Research Excellence on Semiconductor Technology (CREST), and BSIA. This agreement aims to foster joint research, talent development, and capacity building in the semiconductor sector.
The successful conclusion of this roadshow highlights the growing economic and technological partnership between Bangladesh and South Korea. It is expected that Bangladesh’s emerging industry will benefit from technological and economic cooperation with South Korea, a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing. The Embassy of Bangladesh in Seoul remains committed to supporting these initiatives to transform the nation into a global high-tech destination.