Govt attaches highest importance to developing AI-skilled workforce: Faqir Mahbub
Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam. File Photo
DHAKA, July 11, 2026 (BSS) – Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam, MP, right now mentioned synthetic intelligence (AI) isn’t just a expertise, it is likely one of the key driving forces of the long run financial system, employment, innovation and nationwide competitiveness.
He mentioned the federal government is attaching the highest importance to developing expert human sources in AI expertise and creating an surroundings conducive to analysis and innovation.
Faqir Mahbub Anam, additionally the Minister of Science and Technology made the comment whereas addressing the inauguration ceremony of the “Artificial Intelligence Research Lab” and the “AI Project Competition-2026” because the chief visitor at Daffodil International University (DIU) in Savar, mentioned a ministry press launch.
He mentioned the university-based AI analysis lab will function a hub for analysis, innovation and technological excellence. Such initiatives will equip college students with fashionable AI applied sciences and play an necessary function in conducting analysis, developing revolutionary prototypes and creating industry-oriented options, he mentioned.
Faqir Mahbub Anam mentioned AI is now bringing vital adjustments to virtually each side of individuals’s each day lives, starting from training, healthcare, agriculture, {industry}, enterprise and administration. Therefore, there isn’t any different to analysis, innovation and developing expert human sources to construct a brand new Bangladesh, he famous.
The minister mentioned the federal government’s continued initiatives within the data and communication expertise sector have created a robust basis for the nation’s digital transformation, whereas numerous programmes are being carried out to develop a future-ready expert workforce.
He expressed hope that the AI Research Lab at DIU would strengthen efficient collaboration amongst academia, {industry} and the federal government and play an necessary function in constructing a robust innovation ecosystem.
The minister additional mentioned Prime Minister Tarique Rahman believes that right now’s younger era is the primary driving power of tomorrow’s Bangladesh. “AI is no longer just a technology; it is now a key determinant of the economy, employment and innovation. Our goal is to create one million new jobs in the ICT sector over the next five years,” he mentioned.
He additionally mentioned the federal government would offer full help to essentially the most promising and greatest tasks from among the many 145 AI tasks developed by DIU college students by the Startup Fund of the ICT Ministry and different platforms.
He additionally highlighted numerous authorities initiatives to set up AI coaching centres and lengthen satellite-based web companies to the grassroots stage throughout the nation.
The newly inaugurated state-of-the-art laboratory has 25 NVIDIA DJ Spark PCs as entrance lab amenities and 5 highly effective computer systems geared up with specialised RTX 3060 and RTX 4090 GPUs.
The laboratory has 5 full-time expert researchers to work on fixing advanced real-life issues, AI agent growth and AI-based product options. The analysis staff has already developed groundbreaking options akin to “AI Professor”, “AI Proctor” and “AI Registrar”, whereas work on its “Smart Classroom” undertaking is at the moment underway.
Chaired by Chairman of the University Board of Trustees Dr Md Sabur Khan, the perform was attended by Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr S M R Kabir, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Md Shams Iqbal, Head of the Department of Computing and Information Systems Professor Dr Md Sarwar Hossain Mollah, academics, college students and invited friends of the college.