DHAKA, June 8, 2026 (BSS) – Bangladesh's Semiconductor Roadshow 2026 has commenced in Austin, Texas, with engagements involving global technology firms and Bangladeshi-origin semiconductor professionals aimed at strengthening the country's emerging deep-technology and semiconductor ecosystem.

The Silicon River and BRAINGAIN USA Roadshow 2026 was launched on June 5, marking what organizers described as an important step in Bangladesh's efforts to position itself as a globally connected semiconductor and advanced technology hub, said a BSIA press release here today. 

A Bangladeshi delegation led by Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA) President M A Jabbar held meetings with senior executives of leading semiconductor companies, including AMD, NXP and Tokyo Electron (TEL).

The discussions focused on Bangladesh's long-term semiconductor strategy, talent development initiatives, innovation ecosystem and opportunities for technical and business collaboration.

Professor Muhammad Mustafa Hussain of Purdue University and Chief Architect of the Silicon River Bangladesh Initiative presented Bangladesh's progress and future aspirations, highlighting the country's strengths in talent development, innovation, artificial intelligence-driven semiconductor solutions, digital twin technologies, advanced packaging and industry-academia collaboration.

Representatives of Bangladeshi technology firms, including Dynamic Solution Innovators (DSi), iTest Bangladesh Limited, Neural Semiconductor Limited and SILICONOVA Limited, also showcased their technical capabilities and business offerings.

According to the organizers, participating companies expressed appreciation for Bangladesh's technology-focused approach and agreed to explore greater engagement, technical cooperation, industry visits and broader participation in the country's developing semiconductor sector.

On June 6, the Austin BRAINGAIN Reception brought together around 75 Bangladeshi-origin semiconductor professionals representing more than 1,500 years of combined industry experience.

Participants were briefed on the Silicon River vision and Bangladesh's efforts to develop a sustainable semiconductor ecosystem through research, entrepreneurship, workforce development and international partnerships.

The Austin programme was supported by a number of Bangladeshi-origin semiconductor professionals, including Dr Sayeed Badrudduza of NXP, Samiul Khan of AMD and Joel Barnett of Tokyo Electron.

The Silicon River and BRAINGAIN USA Roadshow is scheduled to continue in several US cities as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration among Bangladesh, the global semiconductor industry and the Bangladeshi diaspora, said the release.