MIST selected as one of the CRESTs with the Support of NRBs Leading the initiative-A National Leap Toward Semiconductor Excellence in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh — 28 October 2025
Bangladesh has taken a defining step toward its semiconductor future with the launch of the Center of Research Excellence in Semiconductor Technology (CREST), an initiative conceived and led by Non-Resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) committed to building the nation’s technological sovereignty.
Established under BASICS (Bangladesh Academy of Semiconductor Innovation and Curriculum Support) and aligned with the BEAR Summit (Biotech, Electronics, AI, and Robotics) vision, CREST reflects a united effort between NRBs and local partners to position Bangladesh as a Silicon River, a hub of innovation and global collaboration in semiconductor technology.
Supported by Neural Semiconductor Ltd. of Bangladesh and two global industry leaders, CREST’s first year will integrate 9 graduate fellowships across 7 top universities in partnership with leading U.S. universities including UC Berkeley and Purdue.
The initiative also includes 6 national training centers at AIUB, BUET, DU, IUT, MIST, and UIU to train 100 professionals in advanced semiconductor design. A virtual innovation hub, being jointly developed by MIST and Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association (BSIA), will serve as a digital ecosystem for networking, enrichment, and empowerment.
MIST takes pride in being one of the key national training centers and a developer of the Virtual Semiconductor Innovation Hub jointly with BSIA, which will connect students, professionals, and global experts through an integrated digital ecosystem. MIST is also preparing to launch advanced VLSI design training and will actively mentor fellowship projects, reinforcing its leadership in deep-tech education and national capacity building.
“MIST is proud to be at the forefront of this national transformation,” said Major General Md Nasim Parvez, BSP, ndc, afwc, psc, Commandant, MIST. “Through training, mentorship, and innovation, we are nurturing the next generation of semiconductor leaders who will shape Bangladesh’s technological future.”