The B-TopSE seminar brought Japanese and Bangladeshi experts together to create a practical plan for training top software engineers who can lead large projects and drive innovation, and the gathering showed how hands-on learning, close links between universities and industry, and shared standards can lift the whole ICT sector. The programme is modelled on Japan’s TopSE system and aims to develop ‘Super Architects’ who solve complex design problems and guide teams on big software efforts. Organisers from JICA, the Bangladesh Computer Council and BASIS explained how the project will combine classroom teaching, project work and mentorship from senior engineers so students learn real work skills. Visitors from Japan’s National Institute of Informatics shared lessons from their programme and stressed practical skills, code quality and communication. Local leaders welcomed the partnership and said better training will help firms bid for larger international contracts and create higher paying jobs. The seminar also noted the need for steady practice projects, clear assessment, and links with employers so graduates can move quickly into productive roles. Speakers said short, focused courses, paired with internship placements, can help mid-career engineers update skills and meet industry demands. Shared labs, code review sessions and team projects will help build both technical depth and collaboration habits. The initiative plans to spread to regional centres so students outside big cities can join, and organisers hope simpler entry rules and small scholarships will let more learners take part. If companies offer mentorship and sample projects, students will see how classroom work maps to real systems and clients will gain confidence in local teams. The seminar also discussed how better testing and standard practices can raise software quality and reduce rework, which saves time and earns trust. With clear targets, regular evaluation and steady funding for teacher training, the programme can grow a reliable pipeline of skilled engineers. This practical approach links education to jobs and gives young people a clear route from study to paid work while helping firms find the staff they need. By combining Japanese experience with local knowledge and a focus on real project work, B-TopSE aims to make Bangladesh’s ICT industry more competitive, create new higher value jobs, and strengthen ties between schools, companies and international partners. Organisers urged teacher training, updated curricula and simple assessments so instructors teach practical work well. Small grants for lab gear, cloud credits and access to code libraries will keep learning modern. Public labs and private hubs can host hackathons, demo days to link learners with employers. Regular company feedback will keep courses aligned with real needs and changing tools. If these steps follow, more students will find quality work at home or in regional hubs while firms keep skilled staff.
