BSIA partners with SICIP to train 3,500 graduates, strengthening Bangladesh’s semiconductor workforce and global competitiveness. Photo : BSS

DHAKA, Feb 17, 2026 (BSS) - The Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA) has signed a contract today with the Skills for Industry 
Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (SICIP) at the SICIP office in Dhaka to implement a large-scale, industry-oriented semiconductor workforce 
development programme. 

Mohammed Walid Hossain, executive project director of SICIP, and M A Jabbar, president of BSIA, signed the contract on behalf of their respective 
organisations, said a press release.

Under this contract, BSIA will train 3,500 graduates from EEE, ECE, CSE, Applied Physics and other relevant disciplines, through six specialized 
courses. 

The courses are: IC Design and Layout Engineering, Advanced Physical Design Program: RTL to GDSII, DFT and Verification Engineering Program for ASIC 
Designers, Applied Semiconductor Systems: Power Devices and Industrial Integration, Smart Systems Engineering: Embedded Design and Semiconductor 
Application Interfaces, and Packaging and Testing. Each course will be conducted for three months (240 hours).

According to the contract, the total cost of the programme is BDT 35.14 crore, and the implementation period is from February 2026 to December 2028.

Speaking on the occasion, SICIP Executive Project Director Mr. Mohammed Walid Hossain emphasized the importance of ensuring high-quality training delivery, 
strong monitoring throughout implementation, and achieving at least 65 percent job placement of certified trainees in line with the program's 
objectives. 

He expressed confidence that the partnership with BSIA, supported by robust oversight and industry linkage, will produce competent professionals who can 
contribute meaningfully to Bangladesh's growing semiconductor ecosystem and also will be ready for the global market.

BSIA President M A Jabbar expressed his gratitude to SICIP and thanked all concerned officers from both organisations who contributed to making the 
initiative a reality. 

He noted that the agreement marks a significant milestone for Bangladesh's semiconductor ecosystem and will help create a critical mass of skilled 
manpower to support the growth of advanced electronics and semiconductor services, strengthen industry readiness, and enhance Bangladesh's 
competitiveness in the global semiconductor value chain.

Among others, Mahfuzul Alam Khan-Additional Secretary DEPD (Program Management), Manjur Alam Prodhan, Joint Secretary DEPD (Program Management), 
Amina Fahmeen, Joint Secretary DEPD (Program Management), Mr. Myenul Hasan, DEPD (Fund Management), Mohammad Afzal Hossain, AEPD (Program Management), Deputy Secretary and focal point of SICIP for BSIA, along with other senior officials, were present at the signing ceremony.

Alongside, Sr. Vice President of BSIA M E Chowdhury Shameem, its Director Munir Ahmed and Secretary Hashim Ahmed were present.