Dhaka, July 4 -- Ashik Chowdhury, executive chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), on Thursday handed over the final recommendations of the National Semiconductor Task Force to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.

He said that the task force was established on January 1, 2025, with representation from the government, private sector, academia, and Non-Resident Bangladeshis (NRBs).

The task force's primary objectives included assessing Bangladesh's current capabilities, identifying potential opportunities, and formulating strategic policies for short, medium, and long-term development in the semiconductor industry.

"We have recommended prioritising the chip design as well as testing and packaging sectors b...