With 2021 coming to an end, it is time that we reflect on an eventful year that has gone by and start thinking about our plans heading into 2022. Leading Xiaomi Bangladesh as it’s Country Manager, life has been quite exciting, despite all the challenges that we have faced over the years. The highlight of 2021 was the launch of Xiaomi Bangladesh’s factory in Gazipur and subsequently commencing of Xiaomi’s first locally made smartphone – Redmi 9A in the country.
Given how remarkable 2021 has been, 2022 promises to deliver even more. With that in mind, I have penned down some resolutions to ensure that Xiaomi Bangladesh grows further in the forthcoming year.
- Driving “Make in Bangladesh” Initiative with more Tech Job creation
With the ‘Make in Bangladesh’ plan set in stone, we want to create more tech job opportunities for the youth of our country and ensure that a world-class smartphone manufacturing system is in place. More than 10,000 people are now working for the Xiaomi brand in Bangladesh. Xiaomi Bangladesh, being a youth-centric brand, strives to incorporate more youth into its setup.
- Bringing more FDI
We want to ensure that more Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) gets into the infrastructure. With initial investments of $10 million coming in under the FDI, Xiaomi Bangladesh wants to ensure that more FDI makes its way into the country as we progress towards producing more than 3 million units of smartphones annually.
- Bringing the latest innovative technologies into the market
Xiaomi is an internet company with smartphones and smart hardware that are connected by an Internet of Things (IoT) platform at its core. Therefore, we want to build a smart eco-system with the help of our IOT devices. We want to capitalize on the recent launch of 5G in Bangladesh with its 5G-enabled smartphones and introduce the latest gadgets including Xiaomi Eco products in the local market.
- Becoming a prominent band in the country
Having been in the country for almost 3.5 years now, we have seen incredible growth and are working hard towards expanding our portfolio in the country. We want to consolidate our position as a leading smartphone brand in the country in the upcoming year and lead the way in the digital revolution of the country.
- Personal Goal
While it is necessary to keep a checklist for attaining professional goals, it is imperative to make time for the most crucial things in life. For me, it’s family. Nothing brings me more joy than seeing my lovely daughters. And so, as a father, I try my best to ensure that they have a role model to look up to as they grow up. Apart from that, I also want to complete reading at least one book per month in the upcoming year to satiate the bibliophile in me.
Let us embrace 2022 with positivity, productivity, and persistence. I wish all the readers a happy new year!
Ziauddin Chowdhury
Country Manager
Xiaomi Bangladesh
