Samsung
plans to set up a new software R&D center in Bangladesh, according to an
August 5, 2010 report by The Korea Times. It is reported that Samsung's move is
aimed at utilizing the local skilled workers and expanding the company's market
share in the country. The new facility in Bangladesh is expected to be
Samsung's 12th R&D center around the world and is projected to start
operation in early 2011.
Bangladesh
has a population of around 140 million. It is estimated that there are 40
million mobile phone users in the country, and monthly mobile phone sales
arrived at approximately US$1 million, according to the Korea Times report.