Dhaka:Prime Minister's Adviser and PMO Spokesperson Mahdi Amin emphasized the importance of collaboration among industry, academia, and government to foster innovation and address national challenges. Speaking at the 'Industry and Academia Linkage AI-fication towards Business Innovation' session of the Bangladesh AI Business Summit 2026, Amin highlighted the need for local solutions and employment opportunities.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Mahdi Amin underscored the significance of creating an ecosystem where these sectors can work together, leveraging the country's pool of talented individuals, including engineers and researchers, to contribute to national development.
Amin pointed out that the government is planning to expand startup funding and grants to support innovative ideas from universities and research organizations. He stressed the role of entrepreneurship in economic development and the importance of reducing Bangladesh's reliance on foreign products by developing local technological solutions.
Highlighting the role of artificial intelligence and technology in transforming industries, Amin called for updating academic curricula to better align with industry needs and emerging technologies. He also noted the government's initiatives to provide alternative career pathways for students who do not achieve expected results in traditional examinations.
The summit, organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, featured discussions on strengthening industry-academia collaboration to promote AI-driven business innovation and technology transfer in Bangladesh.