The semiconductor industry in Bangladesh is experiencing significant growth potential, driven by a surge in skilled manpower and increasing investments in chip design and manufacturing. With approximately 25,000 graduates or post-graduates produced annually in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) and Computer Engineering, Bangladesh is poised to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the multibillion-dollar semiconductor industry.
Industry experts highlight that the semiconductor sector has emerged as the fastest-growing industry in the electronics and technology sector globally. Bangladesh, with its pool of skilled engineers from various educational institutions, is well-positioned to tap into this lucrative market. Moreover, the semiconductor industry offers substantial growth prospects, with a market size estimated at $600 billion, expected to reach $1 trillion by 2030, according to McKinsey & Company.