Dhaka: The Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA) has announced a significant collaboration with the Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (SICIP) to initiate a comprehensive semiconductor workforce development programme. The partnership was formalized with the signing of a contract at the SICIP office in Dhaka, aimed at training 3,500 skilled professionals in the semiconductor industry.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the contract was signed by Mohammed Walid Hossain, the executive project director of SICIP, and M A Jabbar, the president of BSIA, representing their respective organizations. The initiative will equip graduates from EEE, ECE, CSE, Applied Physics, and other relevant disciplines through specialized courses, including IC Design and Layout Engineering, Advanced Physical Design Program: RTL to GDSII, and more. Each course will span three months, totaling 240 hours of intensive training.
The total cost of the programme is projected at BDT 35.14 crore, with an implementation timeline extending from February 2026 to December 2028. Mr. Mohammed Walid Hossain highlighted the program’s commitment to high-quality training, stringent monitoring, and achieving a job placement rate of at least 65 percent for certified trainees, aligning with the program’s goals. He expressed optimism that this collaboration, backed by strong industry connections, will produce professionals ready to contribute to both the national and international semiconductor markets.
BSIA President M A Jabbar conveyed his appreciation to SICIP and acknowledged the efforts of all involved in realizing this initiative. He underscored the agreement’s significance as a milestone for Bangladesh’s semiconductor ecosystem, aiming to generate a skilled workforce that will enhance the country’s position in the global semiconductor value chain.
The signing ceremony was attended by notable figures, including Mahfuzul Alam Khan, Additional Secretary DEPD (Program Management), Manjur Alam Prodhan, Joint Secretary DEPD (Program Management), and other senior officials. From BSIA, Sr. Vice President M E Chowdhury Shameem, Director Munir Ahmed, and Secretary Hashim Ahmed were present, marking the beginning of a transformative phase in Bangladesh’s semiconductor industry.