Bangladesh and EU Partner to Boost Tech Startups and Innovation

Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman met with European Commission official Ekaterina Zaharieva in Brussels on Monday to strengthen ties in technology and innovation.

During the meeting, Dr. Rahman emphasized Bangladesh’s goal of building a modern "innovation ecosystem" through closer cooperation with the European Union (EU).

The discussions focused on high-growth sectors, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital transformation and sustainable energy. Both parties explored ways for Bangladesh to participate in Horizon Europe the EU's flagship research funding program.

Dr. Rahman was accompanied by Humaiun Kobir, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting concluded with a commitment to make research and technology the foundation of the long-standing Bangladesh-EU partnership.