TechConnect to Explore AI and Digital Infrastructure

A technology conference featuring China-based global technology company Huawei is scheduled to take place in Dhaka today, Tuesday, October 27, with discussions expected to focus on Bangladesh’s digital infrastructure, next-generation connectivity, industrial digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI). The programme is scheduled to run from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm at Celebrity Hall of the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre.

Fakir Mahbub Anam, minister for posts, telecommunications and information technology, is scheduled to attend as the chief guest. The secretary of the Posts and Telecommunications Division is expected to deliver the welcome address, while the secretary of the ICT Division is scheduled to attend as a special guest. The agenda includes a keynote presentation, panel discussions and a technology experience and VIP tour.

What is on today’s agenda

The programme is scheduled to begin at 10:30 am. At 11:40 am, the agenda lists a keynote presentation titled “Bangladesh’s Digital Infrastructure and Technology Roadmap.” The session is expected to address the country’s digital infrastructure, technology priorities and connectivity development.

The first panel discussion is scheduled from noon to 12:50 pm, focusing on future technology and connectivity. The discussion is expected to explore issues relevant to modern networks, digital services and the development of a technology-driven economy.

A technology experience and VIP tour is scheduled for 12:50 pm. Following the midday break, the second panel is due to begin at 2:15 pm, focusing on industry efficiency, digital transformation and productivity. The discussion is expected to examine how digital tools can improve operational efficiency and productivity across industries.

The third panel is scheduled for 3:15 pm under the title “AI: Global Trends, Implications and Bangladesh’s Readiness.” It is expected to examine global developments in AI, its potential applications across sectors and Bangladesh’s preparedness to adopt the technology. The closing session is scheduled for 4:15 pm, with the programme expected to conclude at 4:30 pm.

Huawei’s role in Bangladesh’s digital infrastructure

Huawei has operated in Bangladesh since 1998, according to the company’s own publications. Its activities in the country include telecommunications equipment, mobile network development and digital connectivity infrastructure.

According to Huawei, Bangladesh’s first commercial 5G network went live through state-owned operator Teletalk on December 12, 2021, with technical support from the company. In March 2025, Huawei and the ICT Division signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in innovation, capacity building and the ICT ecosystem. Reporting published in November 2025 also described Huawei’s involvement in core government digital infrastructure, including the deployment of the country’s first government cloud using Huawei Cloud Stack.

Today’s scheduled discussions are expected to build on these areas of technological cooperation while examining the next phase of digital infrastructure, technology adoption in industry and the opportunities presented by AI. However, any new agreements, investments or government decisions should not be treated as confirmed unless they are announced through official statements after the event.

//DBTech/IH/SMP/MIST//