Dhaka:Prime Minister's Adviser Mahdi Amin emphasized the urgent need for stronger cooperation between industries and academic institutions to fully exploit the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) during the Bangladesh AI Business Summit 2026. Amin highlighted the importance of transforming research-based knowledge into economically productive assets.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Mahdi Amin stressed that the success of AI adoption in Bangladesh would heavily depend on aligning the technology with the country's economic needs and realities. He pointed out that AI has the potential to provide effective solutions across multiple sectors, including ready-made garments, textiles, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, financial services, logistics, and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
The summit, jointly organized by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) and the Ministry of Science and Technology, aimed to foster discussions on AI integration under the theme 'AI-fication for Tomorrow's Economy'. President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir inaugurated the event, which took place at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre.
Former DCCI President Rizwan Rahman, speaking at a session on industry-academia collaboration, underscored the necessity of aligning academic curricula with industry requirements to cultivate an AI-ready workforce. He highlighted the need for AI literacy, data analytics, and practical problem-solving skills.
FLAXA President Syed Nasim Manzur advocated for tax incentives on education and research investments to boost private-sector involvement. He also called for modernizing intellectual property laws to attract investments, suggesting that AI-based services could address industrial sector challenges.
The summit featured thematic sessions that gathered government policymakers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, academics, and students to analyze the AI sector's current status and future prospects in Bangladesh. An 'AI Business Expo' with over 150 stalls showcased local and international AI products and services, providing a platform for business networking and collaboration.