DIU students present 16 projects at Bangladesh AI Business Summit 2026

Students from three departments of Daffodil International University (DIU) showcased 16 artificial intelligence (AI) projects at the Bangladesh AI Business Summit 2026, demonstrating applications in education, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, security and urban infrastructure.

The summit explored practical uses of AI in Bangladesh’s information and communication technology (ICT) sector, according to the press release. DIU served as a diamond sponsor, while Daffodil Group presented five software and technology products: AI Professor, Perfect HR, EduVAS, Leadership OS and Student360.

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, identified in the press release as president of Bangladesh, attended the inaugural session as chief guest. He later visited the DIU pavilion, where he praised the student projects for addressing practical problems and urged the students to keep developing their ideas.

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Fakir Mahbub Anam, minister for posts, telecommunications and information technology and an MP, and M Ruhul Quddus Talukdar Dulu, chairman of the parliamentary standing committee on the Ministry of Science and Technology and an MP, also attended the summit. Md Anwar Hossain, secretary of the Ministry of Science and Technology, was also present.

Other attendees included Mahbubur Rahman, president of the International Chamber of Commerce Bangladesh, and Taskin Ahmed, president of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Professor Alamgir Hossain, chief executive officer of UK-based Digital Readiness and Intelligent Systems Limited and former chairman of the University of Dhaka’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering, also attended.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam, an MP, attended the summit’s third session, “AI for Everyone: Solving Real Problems with Local Intelligence”, as chief guest. Taskin Ahmed chaired the session.

Md Sabur Khan, founder of DIU and chairman of its board of trustees, was one of the session’s key speakers. Khan, a former president of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, discussed practical uses of AI in business and industry, adoption opportunities, and technologies suited to local needs.

The session examined how AI agents could help businesses process orders, coordinate transactions and identify industry-specific problems. Participants also discussed the role of human oversight in using these tools effectively.

The summit examined the ICT sector’s contribution to gross domestic product, employment and efficiency in manufacturing, finance, agriculture and services. Participants discussed challenges involving policy, infrastructure and cross-sector coordination. They also considered AI’s potential to improve productivity and competitiveness alongside concerns about employment changes, algorithmic bias, deepfakes and digital sovereignty amid reliance on foreign cloud infrastructure.

The inaugural session brought together representatives from education, innovation, government and the private sector to discuss how Bangladesh could coordinate AI development nationwide. It focused on opportunities and risks for small and medium-sized enterprises and on turning policy discussions into practical steps.

Students from DIU’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering presented six projects. “OBE AI” assesses the quality of outcome-based education and tracks whether courses and programmes meet their stated objectives. “Imam AI” supports access to Islamic knowledge and research, while “NutriSoil” uses real-time sensor data and AI to assess soil health.

The department’s other projects included “DengueCluster AI”, which monitors dengue and identifies areas at high risk of infection, and “Shilpo AI ERP”, a predictive management system designed for Bangladesh’s ready-made garment factories. “YoFlare” identifies skills and connects people with business opportunities.

Students from the Department of Software Engineering presented three projects. “FifthEye AI” is an examination assessment platform, “NeuroCluster AI” supports MRI analysis and hospital computing management, and “ClinicBD” focuses on digital healthcare services.

Students from the Department of Computing and Information Systems presented seven projects. “Arbour” is a voice-based communication tool designed for mothers with speech disabilities. “Prohori AI” monitors screens to identify and help prevent potential incidents, while “SmartBorder” combines aerial surveillance with early warnings on the ground.

The department also presented “ArchiMind AI”, a platform for built infrastructure, and “LeadGenius AI”, a customer management system that emphasises data control and privacy. The remaining projects were “Aeon”, which uses explainable AI to help founders make decisions, and “Kupi”.

DIU said the projects showed how students could apply classroom learning to problems faced by communities and industries. The university said effective use of AI would require skilled workers, responsible development, ethical practices, data security and cooperation between industry and educational institutions. It said its sponsorship and student showcase helped develop AI skills and support innovation in Bangladesh.