Daffodil Group is showcasing Bangladesh's growing capabilities in advanced technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, smart manufacturing, and the emerging semiconductor industry at the Semiconductor Symposium and BEAR Summit 2026, held on Saturday, 25 July, at the Bhashani Novotheatre in Agargaon, Dhaka.
Through an integrated technology ecosystem combining education, research, industry, and innovation, the group is demonstrating how collaboration across these sectors can accelerate Bangladesh's transition into a knowledge- and technology-driven economy, according to a media release.
During the summit, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited the Daffodil Computers pavilion.
He was accompanied by Fakir Mahbub Anam, MP, Minister for the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology and the Ministry of Science and Technology; Rehan Asif Asad, ICT Adviser to the Government; and senior government secretaries.
During the visit, the Prime Minister toured Daffodil's technology exhibits, with particular focus on the laptop and ICT hardware manufacturing operations of DCL Hi-Tech.
He observed the company's manufacturing capabilities and highly appreciated the initiative, emphasizing the importance of promoting locally manufactured technology products under the "Made in Bangladesh" brand in global markets.
He also encouraged celebrating and strengthening the country's domestic manufacturing capabilities.
At one stage of the visit, the Prime Minister held a cordial discussion with Professor Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman of Daffodil Group. During the discussion, Professor Dr. Khan highlighted several innovative projects and technology-driven solutions developed by students of Daffodil International University (DIU), noting that many of these innovations could be implemented to support government development initiatives in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.
The Prime Minister listened with interest and expressed his appreciation for such initiatives. The accompanying minister and ICT adviser also endorsed the significance of the proposals.
Professor Dr. Khan also invited the Prime Minister to visit the Daffodil Hi-Tech Park, stating that the facility is playing an important role in developing Bangladesh's technology ecosystem and producing industry-ready skilled professionals.
The Prime Minister responded positively to the invitation. During the discussion, Professor Dr. Khan further proposed reactivating the ICT Task Force, originally established in 2001 under the late former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, to further accelerate the country's ICT sector development.
The Prime Minister assured that the proposal would receive due consideration, the release adds.