Bangladesh has engaged leading Silicon Valley CEOs, senior executives, entrepreneurs and investors in discussions on technology investment and strategic partnerships to support the country’s economic growth.

The Consulate General of Bangladesh in Los Angeles hosted a high-level CEO/Senior Executive Roundtable titled “Technology Investment and Strategic Partnerships for Bangladesh’s Growth” at the Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley on Sept 27.

A senior Bangladesh delegation, along with technology CEOs, senior executives, entrepreneurs and investors, attended the roundtable.

The delegation was led by Adviser to the Prime Minister for Finance and Planning Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir and included State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam, State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Boby Hajjaj, and Adviser to the Prime Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology and Science and Technology Rehan Asif Asad.

Kazi Muhammad Jabed Iqbal, Consul General of Bangladesh in Los Angeles, and officials from the Prime Minister’s Office also participated.

The roundtable was moderated by Shamim Mohammad, executive vice president and chief information and technology officer of CarMax.

Among the prominent participants were Amjad Masad, founder and CEO of Replit; Jay Chaudhry, founder, chairman and CEO of Zscaler; and Dr Omar Ishrak, former chairman of Intel and former chairman and CEO of Medtronic.

Senior executives, entrepreneurs and investors from the semiconductor, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, space technology, venture capital, digital infrastructure and advanced technology sectors also took part.

The interactive discussion explored practical opportunities for investment and collaboration in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, semiconductor design and manufacturing, digital infrastructure, education and skills development, venture capital, healthcare technology, earth observation and advanced manufacturing.