Artificial intelligence is no longer just a simple technology. Instead, it represents one of the primary driving forces behind the future global economy, job creation, local innovation, and overall national competitiveness.
The government of Bangladesh is placing maximum importance on training highly skilled workers in automation. Ministers are also working hard to build a supportive environment for scientific research and creative breakthroughs.
Faqir Mahbub Anam, who serves as the Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, as well as the Minister for Science and Technology, shared these details during a major speech in Savar.
The politician spoke as the chief guest at the grand opening of a new Artificial Intelligence Research Lab and student project competition hosted by Daffodil International University.
The newly built campus facility will operate as a central hub for deep scientific research and engineering excellence. These university projects will give students hands-on experience with modern systems.
The lab will also help students run complex experiments, build advanced prototypes, and design practical solutions for commercial industries.
Automated systems are currently bringing sweeping changes to almost every single area of modern daily life. These rapid changes are visible across classrooms, hospitals, farming, factories, businesses, and government offices.
Because of this rapid shift, continuous laboratory research and human resource development remain absolutely vital to building a modern nation.
Long-term state projects in the computing sector have already created a solid foundation for the digital transformation of the country. Multiple training programmes are also underway to prepare young workers for future industry demands.
The new laboratory will help create a highly effective partnership between university researchers, private businesses, and state departments. This teamwork will ultimately build a much stronger innovation network across the region.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman firmly believes that the younger generation remains the primary driving force behind the future of the nation. The government has set an ambitious target to generate one million new jobs within the technology sector over the next five years.
The state has promised to provide full financial backing to the most promising inventions created during the campus event. Out of 145 student-led automation projects, the top entries will receive money from the official startup fund managed by the technology ministry.
The state is also working on a wider plan to set up specialized training centres across the country. These projects include expanding satellite internet services to remote rural villages to bridge the digital divide.
The new state-of-the-art facility in Savar boasts impressive technical capabilities to handle heavy data processing. The front area of the lab features 25 high-performance computers.
The main server room is equipped with five ultra-powerful computers running advanced graphics processing units, including specialized components designed for complex calculations.
The laboratory will employ five full-time researchers dedicated to solving complicated real-world problems. The team will also focus on building smart digital assistants and software products.
The university staff have already designed automated tools capable of assisting with teaching, exam monitoring, and student registration. The group is currently developing a smart classroom system.
The launch event was led by the Chairman of the University Board of Trustees, Doctor Md Sabur Khan.
The ceremony was attended by several senior academics, including Vice-Chancellor Professor Doctor S M R Kabir and Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Doctor Md Shams Iqbal.
Computing department head Professor Doctor Md Sarwar Hossain Mollah also joined the event alongside numerous teachers, students, and invited tech industry guests.
