BSIA-SICIP Starts Semiconductor Testing Training

The Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA) has launched a three-month semiconductor testing training programme for 25 university graduates, aiming to build practical, industry-ready skills for employment and entrepreneurship in Bangladesh and abroad.

The “Semiconductor Testing Training Course” was formally inaugurated on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at the AIUB Banani Campus in Dhaka under the Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program (SICIP).

The programme was chaired by M. A. Jabbar, President of BSIA and Chairperson of the Program Standing Committee (PSC), BSIA-SICIP. Encouraging the trainees to remain sincere, hardworking and committed to continuous learning, he said, “You need to study seriously, understand how the semiconductor industry is evolving globally, and work hard to build your capabilities. With the right skills and dedication, you can pursue opportunities in both employment and entrepreneurship.”

Mynul Hossain, Joint Secretary and DEPD (FM), SICIP, attended the programme as the Special Guest. Highlighting the growing global semiconductor industry and its career opportunities, he said, “The semiconductor sector offers significant opportunities both at home and abroad. As the Government is investing public resources to develop your skills under SICIP, you should make the best use of this opportunity and prepare yourselves for successful careers.”

Mohammad Afzal Hossain, Deputy Secretary and AEPD (PM), SICIP; Munir Ahmed, Director, BSIA and Director, iTest Bangladesh Ltd.; and Dr. Hasan Uz Zaman, Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), BRAC University, also spoke at the programme.

Earlier, Rashidul Hassan, Chief Coordinator, BSIA-SICIP, delivered the welcome address and briefed participants on the objectives of the training initiative.

Representing the trainees, Sraboni Pal Dipi and Kamrul Ahsan shared their expectations from the three-month course. They expressed interest in gaining practical, industry-oriented knowledge and skills in semiconductor testing.

During the programme, BSIA and iTest Bangladesh Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct the Semiconductor Testing Training Course under the BSIA initiative. M. A. Jabbar, President of BSIA, and Munir Ahmed, Director of iTest Bangladesh Ltd., signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organizations.

Faculty members from different universities, BSIA members and representatives from the relevant industry also attended the programme. The guests later visited the Semiconductor Testing Training Laboratory and were briefed on its facilities and equipment.

Under the BSIA-SICIP programme, a total of 3,500 young university graduates are planned to be trained in seven specialized areas of semiconductor technology over the next two years. The initiative aims to equip them with industry-relevant knowledge and practical skills, preparing them for employment and career opportunities in Bangladesh and abroad.

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