Defence Adviser stresses for strengthening cyber capabilities
Prime Minister’s Defence Adviser Brig Gen (retd) Dr AKM Shamsul Islam right this moment visits the Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) at Mirpur Cantonment. Photo: ISPR
DHAKA, July 20, 2026 (BSS) – Prime Minister’s Defence Adviser Brig Gen (retd) Dr AKM Shamsul Islam right this moment underscored the necessity for strengthening cyber capabilities and accelerating indigenous technological innovation to reinforce the nation’s general safety and improvement.
“National security is no longer confined to geographical borders alone. Protecting information, communication systems and critical digital infrastructure has become an essential component of national security,” he mentioned.
He made the remarks whereas visiting the Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) at Mirpur Cantonment right here.
The Defence Adviser additionally emphasised on stronger coordination amongst academic establishments, authorities businesses and the native expertise sector to develop cyber safety experience.
MIST Commandant Major General Md Hakimuzzaman welcomed the Defence Adviser upon his arrival on the institute within the morning.
During the go to, Dr Islam was briefed on MIST’s actions in trendy schooling, cyber safety, analysis, patents and technological innovation.
The briefing highlighted the Cyber Range’s function in addressing cyber threats, offering real-world coaching environments, growing expert manpower and guaranteeing the safety of the nation’s important info and digital infrastructure.
He first visited the institute’s Cyber Range, the place officers outlined its capabilities, coaching programmes, analysis alternatives and future plans.
As a part of the go to, he met members of the MAVIROV workforce, who briefed him on their improvements, technological capabilities and future plans.
The adviser additionally witnessed shows by MIST’s Research and Development Wing on patent and innovation actions carried out by lecturers, researchers and college students.
Officials knowledgeable him that MIST’s MATEROV workforce received the championship title on the MATEROV International Underwater Robot Competition 2026, held in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, from June 23 to 27.
The workforce secured the highest place amongst 77 groups from 16 international locations by means of revolutionary pondering, engineering excellence and efficient teamwork, mentioned an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate’s press launch issued right this moment.
Dr Shamsul Islam mentioned analysis achievements needs to be remodeled into patents, sensible applied sciences and domestically manufactured merchandise to reinforce technological self-reliance, scale back overseas dependency and create employment alternatives.
He additionally underscored the significance of offering younger innovators with analysis amenities, coaching, mentorship and institutional help, whereas increasing analysis initiatives to deal with challenges in public welfare, catastrophe administration, cyber safety, well being, agriculture and business, the discharge added.