A delegation from the Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA) met with BIDA Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun today at his office in the capital. Photo: BIDA

DHAKA, Sept 17, 2025 (BSS) - A delegation from the Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA) met with Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), at his office in the city and discussed the challenges and opportunities of the semiconductor sector.

The delegation was led by BSIA President M. A. Jabbar, said a press release. 

Among others, BSIA Directors Kamrul Ahsan Dewanjee and Ashiqur Rahman Tanim attended. Nahian Rahman Rochi, Head of Business Development, and Johary Bin Akhter, Associate Relationship Manager were also present in the meeting. 

During the bilateral meeting, a written proposal was handed over to the Executive Chairman on behalf of BSIA. 

The proposal focused on organizing roadshows in leading semiconductor countries such as Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, and the USA; developing policy frameworks and incentive schemes to encourage investment from non-resident Bangladeshis in the semiconductor sector and prompting implementation of the Semiconductor Taskforce Recommendations.

Ashik Chowdhury shared his views on the BSIA proposals. He placed special emphasis on engaging relevant ministries and departments to ensure timely implementation of the action items in the recommendations. 

At the same time, he assured BSIA leaders that these proposals would be given serious consideration. He also mentioned that a full-time officer has already been assigned at BIDA to oversee the semiconductor sector and urged BSIA leaders to maintain regular communication with him for smooth implementation of these initiatives.