Dhaka: The Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA), under the Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program (SICIP), has inaugurated a Semiconductor Testing Training Course at the AIUB Banani Campus in the city yesterday.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, a total of 25 graduates from different universities have enrolled in the three-month training program, which aims to equip young graduates with industry-relevant knowledge and practical skills in semiconductor testing, preparing them for employment and career opportunities in Bangladesh and abroad, said a press release issued today.
M. A. Jabbar, President of BSIA and Chairperson of the Program Standing Committee (PSC), BSIA-SICIP, chaired the program. He encouraged the participants to be sincere, hardworking, and committed to continuous learning. He emphasized the importance of understanding the global evolution of the semiconductor industry and building necessary capabilities to pursue opportunities in both employment and entrepreneurship.
Mynul Hossain, Joint Secretary and DEPD (FM), SICIP, attended the program as the Special Guest. He highlighted the expanding global semiconductor industry and its growing career prospects, urging participants to make the best use of the opportunity provided by the government's investment in SICIP to prepare for successful careers.
Other notable speakers at the program included Mohammad Afzal Hossain, Deputy Secretary and AEPD (PM), SICIP; Munir Ahmed, Director, BSIA and Director, iTest Bangladesh Ltd.; and Dr. Hasan Uz Zaman, Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), BRAC University.
Rashidul Hassan, Chief Coordinator, BSIA-SICIP, delivered the welcome address and briefed the participants on the objectives of the training initiative. During the program, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA) and iTest Bangladesh Ltd. for conducting the Semiconductor Testing Training Course under the BSIA initiative. M. A. Jabbar and Munir Ahmed signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organizations.
In addition to the trainees, faculty members from different universities, BSIA members, and representatives from the relevant industry attended the program as invited guests. The guests also visited the Semiconductor Testing Training Laboratory, where they were briefed on the facilities and equipment established for conducting the training.
It is noteworthy that under the BSIA-SICIP program, a total of 3,500 young university graduates are planned to be trained in seven specialized areas of semiconductor technology over the next two years. The program aims to equip the graduates with industry-relevant knowledge and practical skills, enabling them to become skilled and employment-ready professionals for career opportunities both in Bangladesh and abroad.