Prime Minister`s Education Adviser Mahdi Amin today said the government will establish a strong trilateral ecosystem by bringing together the country`s universities, industries and the expertise and experience of Bangladeshis living abroad under one platform.
He came up with the plan at the closing ceremony of a two-day National Semiconductor Symposium and BEAR (Bangladesh Electronics, AI and Robotics) Summit 2026 at Novo Theatre in the capital.
Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA) and government`s Silicon River Bangladesh programme jointly organized the two-day summit, held under the theme "Building Bangladesh`s Semiconductor Future Through Global Partnerships."
Earlier, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman formally inaugurated the summit as the chief guest.
Amin, however, said despite Bangladesh having a large number of students and universities, there remains a significant gap between academia and industry.
He said the government is committed to bridging this divide by establishing effective links between higher educational institutions and the industrial sector to foster young talent and create employment opportunities.
Emphasizing the need to transform "brain drain" into "brain circulation," the Prime Minister`s adviser noted that many Bangladeshi academics, engineers, and researchers are working with distinction at leading universities and renowned technology companies around the world.
He said the government is creating platforms to harness the expertise and experience of expatriate Bangladeshis to support the country`s economic and technological advancement.
On improving research and higher education, Amin said many universities in the country lack adequate modern laboratories and sufficient research facilities.
In view of this reality, he said, the current national budget has allocated a record amount of funding for higher education and research.
The allocation, he added, will be used not only for constructing buildings but also for establishing advanced laboratories and creating a research-friendly environment.
He also said the government has a medium-term plan to establish specialized research centers, modeled after those in advanced countries such as the United Kingdom.
Highlighting the need to make education more application-oriented alongside theoretical learning, Amin said students should be equipped with practical skills through internships, summer schools, visiting lectures and greater involvement of industry experts.
He also called for integrating technical and vocational education into the educational mainstream alongside general education.
Praising the entrepreneurial spirit and talent of the country`s youth, he said with proper government guidance and a supportive ecosystem, Bangladesh`s emerging young generation will be capable of becoming global leaders in the fields of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, robotics, and artificial intelligence
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