Bangladesh to showcase semiconductor strength in Malaysia

The Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA) is set to host a three-day international event titled "BSIA Roadshow 2025" in Penang, Malaysia, from November 11 to 13 this year.

Themed "Introducing Bangladesh as Silicon River," the event aims to position Bangladesh as an emerging player in the global semiconductor ecosystem.

According to a press release, the roadshow will showcase Bangladesh's growing capabilities in chip design, testing, and innovation to Malaysia's advanced semiconductor industry and global tech leaders.

The event follows the success of the National Semiconductor Symposium held during the BEAR Summit (Biotech, Electronics, AI, Robotics) in July this year and marks BSIA's first international outreach.

Malaysia was selected for the debut roadshow due to its status as Asia's most mature semiconductor packaging and testing hub, hosting global giants such as ASE, Infineon, and Silterra.

BSIA seeks to learn from Malaysia's industry model while highlighting Bangladesh's strengths in design talent, cost efficiency, and innovation readiness.

The BSIA delegation includes leading Bangladeshi companies such as ULAKSEMI, Neural Semiconductor, Prime Silicon, Siliconova Limited, iTest Bangladesh, and Cactus Materials—spanning specialties from analogue and RF design to AI-driven automation and power devices.

Key guests will include YB En Jagdeep Singh Deo, deputy chief minister-II of Penang, and Manjurul Karim Khan Chowdhury, Bangladesh's high commissioner to Malaysia.

BSIA President MA Jabbar said the initiative aims to bridge Bangladesh's design expertise with Malaysia's manufacturing excellence. "It's about building confidence in Bangladesh as a global innovation partner," he said.

Expected outcomes include joint design and OSAT ventures, the creation of a Bangladesh-Malaysia semiconductor collaboration track, and frameworks for IP sharing, training, and centres of excellence.

"The roadshow symbolises Bangladesh's rise in the global semiconductor landscape," said Prof. Muhammad Mustafa Hussain of Purdue University.

"The event connects vision with opportunity, and talent with technology—marking the dawn of the Silicon River era," said Shatil Haque of Credo Semiconductor.