Dhaka, July 4 -- Bangladesh has unveiled a strategic roadmap for development of its promising semiconductor industry, aiming to position itself as a competitive player in the global technology value chain.

The National Semiconductor Taskforce, formed on 1 January 2025 under the guidance of the Chief Adviser's Office, has submitted 23 key recommendations, focusing on three priority areas -- building skills, improving the business environment and fostering international collaboration.

The Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and convener of the taskforce, Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, presented the roadmap at a press conference at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka on Thursday.

He said the ta...