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Friday | November 06, 2026 | Dhaka

‘Country’s problems can be gained thru equal efforts’

 Staff Reporter
 Published: 12:02 AM, 06 November 2026

Mahdi Amin, the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Education and Primary & Mass Education, has stated that effective solutions to the country’s existing, real-world problems can be achieved through the coordinated efforts of industry, academia, and the government.

He made these remarks while serving as the chief guest at the ‘Bangladesh AI Business Summit 2026,’ titled ‘Bridging Industry and Academia: The Transformation of AI for Business Innovation,’ was jointly organised by the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI). at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center in the capital on Thursday.

Mahdi Amin, speaking on behalf of the Prime Minister’s Office, emphasised that there is no alternative to public-private partnerships and close collaboration between academia and industry for the comprehensive development of the education system.

Although the country currently relies on foreign sources to address various challenges, he noted that it is entirely possible to develop local solutions by leveraging the nation’s own brilliant talent.

He further mentioned that the government has initiated startup funds and grants to provide seed capital for innovative ideas both those originating within educational institutions and those emerging from the informal sector.

The adviser urged the establishment of links between district-level universities and local businesses to help alleviate traffic congestion and boost productivity in the agricultural and industrial sectors.

He stated that in this era of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, the government’s primary objective is to harness technology for the betterment of humanity.

He also shared that initiatives are underway to create alternative career paths for students who may have struggled in their SSC or HSC examinations, by providing them with technical and language training.

Addressing the issue of ‘brain drain,’ Mahdi Amin stated that the government is working to transform it into ‘brain circulation.’

Efforts are being made to create an environment where Bangladeshi scientists, researchers, and entrepreneurs living abroad can invest and conduct collaborative research within the country.

Given the current ‘demographic dividend,’ a key priority for the government is to empower the nation’s vast youth population—through appropriate policies and incentives—to become either employed professionals or entrepreneurs.