Bangladesh, Oman hold bilateral discussion to advance know-how, joint research
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DHAKA, July 30, 2026 (BSS) – A delegation of Bangladesh led by Science and Technology Secretary Md. Anwar Hossain and a delegation led by Said Abdul Ghafoor Saif Udeen, Chief Executive Officer of Star Drones, Innovation Park Muscat, Seeb, Oman, together with leaders of the Saudi Arabia–Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry held a bilateral discussion on the Secretariat right here.
The assembly targeted on advancing cooperation in know-how, innovation, and joint research, mentioned an official handout.
The major goal of the discussion was to determine potential areas of collaboration between the 2 nations in synthetic intelligence (AI), drone know-how, agricultural know-how, startup funding, meals safety, and innovation.
During the discussion, the Omani representatives introduced their initiatives in science, drone know-how, and synthetic intelligence.
They highlighted the existence of a startup funding fund that gives financing for early-stage improvements.
The delegation additionally famous that Oman is creating its personal Large Language Model (LLM) and is putting vital emphasis on knowledge safety.
The assembly additional mentioned the significance of Muslim-majority nations creating and using their very own know-how infrastructure and knowledge facilities to guarantee safe knowledge storage.
In his remarks, Secretary Md. Anwar Hossain highlighted Bangladesh’s massive, younger, and productive workforce, notably graduates in ICT and engineering disciplines.
He additionally outlined the federal government’s initiatives to promote semiconductor design and robotics, emphasizing the significance of sharing experience in semiconductor chip design and research, in addition to coaching and creating Bangladesh’s youth in these fields.
The Omani delegation shared that drone know-how has been efficiently utilized in Oman to spray pesticides throughout 1000’s of acres of agricultural land.
They famous that Bangladesh has super potential to make the most of drone know-how in agriculture, pesticide software, catastrophe administration, and fireplace security.
The assembly additionally explored alternatives for joint research on creating and using salt-tolerant rice varieties in Bangladesh.
In addition, the Omani delegation expressed curiosity in specialised rice varieties appropriate for diabetic sufferers.
Both sides proposed collaborative research on meals processing applied sciences, notably for extending the shelf lifetime of fruits corresponding to jackfruit and pineapple for export to worldwide markets.
Dr. Samina Ahmed, Chairman of the Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), said that BCSIR has developed vitamin- and mineral-enriched nutritious meals merchandise to fight little one malnutrition, which may be helpful to be used in Africa and Oman.
The Omani delegation additionally highlighted its research on controlling the Red Palm Weevil, a harmful pest affecting date palm bushes, and proposed joint research into its potential medicinal properties.
The Bangladesh delegation responded that creating the required authorized framework and insurance policies might be thought of to facilitate such research.
During the bilateral assembly, researchers, startup entrepreneurs, and policymakers from each nations had been invited to go to one another’s science parks and research amenities to strengthen collaboration.
The science and know-how secretary prolonged a particular invitation to the Omani delegation to take part within the National Innovation Fair, scheduled to be held in Bangladesh this September.
Furthermore, each side agreed to appoint designated focal factors/representatives to keep communication and coordinate the implementation of the initiatives mentioned in the course of the assembly.
Additional Secretaries of the ministry Muhammad Ashraf Ali Faruk Dr. Syeda Naushin Parnini, Chief Technology Officer of Star Drones, Innovation Park Muscat, Seeb, Oman Bassim Allah Bakhsh Ghulam Al-Zadjali, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission Chairman (routine cost) Dr. M. Moinul Islam and Saudi Arabia–Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Ashraful Haque Chowdhury had been current, amongst others.