National Initiative

AI Policy for
Bangladesh

Developing a responsible, inclusive, and innovation-driven national framework for artificial intelligence that empowers every citizen and industry.

Latest AnnouncementThe National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026-2030 (Draft V2.0) has been officially released for public review.
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Recent Events

Public Feedback Period Concluded

Past

February 8th, 2026

Online Public Consultation Started

Past

January 26th, 2026

3rd Meeting of AI Policy Steering Committee

Past

October 29th, 2025

Resources

Access key documents including policy drafts, reports, and frameworks.

National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026-2030 (Draft V2.0)

09/02/2026

National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026-2030 (Draft V1.1)

25/01/2026

3rd Meeting for AI Policy

22/10/2025

2nd Meeting for AI Policy

09/10/2025

1st Meeting for AI Policy

07/08/2025

National AI Policy Committee

28/07/2025

Public Consultation

The public consultation phase for the National AI Policy Draft has concluded. We appreciate the overwhelming response and valuable insights shared by the community.

Next Steps

  • 1
    The AI Policy Committee is currently reviewing all submitted responses.
  • 2
    Stakeholder recommendations will be integrated into the final policy draft.
  • 3
    Stay tuned for further updates on the official adoption of the AI Policy.

Feedback Period Closed

The online public consultation for the National AI Policy Draft has ended as of February 8, 2026.

"We extend our sincere gratitude to all citizens, experts, and organizations who participated in this process. Your contributions are vital in building a smarter, safer, and more prosperous Bangladesh."

Contributors

The distinguished committee and dedicated team shaping Bangladesh's AI future.

A

Ashir Ahmed

Associate Professor / Director

Kyushu University / Grameen Communications (GCC Project)

Asif Shahriyar Sushmit

Policy Analyst

Information and Communication Technology Division

Azaher Uddin Anik

Policy Analyst

Information and Communication Technology Division

D

Dr. Nazam Laila

OSUN Fellow, Lecturer

Chatham House / SOAS University of London / BRAC University

Dr. Sayd Farook

Policy Member

UAE AI Policy Team

Dr. Syed Ishtiqaue Ahmed

Associate Professor

University of Toronto (Cornell PhD)

M

Mamun Or Rashid

Consultant

EBLICT (Bangla Project)

Md. Mahbub Karim

Director / PD

BCC / Enhancement of Bangla Language in ICT Project

Md. Mozibor Rahman

Joint Secretary

Information and Communication Technology Division

Mohammad Golam Kibria

Joint Secretary (Member-Secretary)

Information and Communication Technology Division

Mohammad Saiful Hassan

Joint Secretary

Information and Communication Technology Division

Mohammed Yousuf

Deputy Secretary

Information and Communication Technology Division

Mr. Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb

Special Assistant to Hon'ble Chief Adviser

Ministry of Posts, Telecommunication and Information Technology

Mr. Md. Mamunur Rashid Bhuiyan

Additional Secretary

Information and Communication Technology Division

Mr. Shish Haider Chowdhury, ndc

Secretary

Information and Communication Technology Division

P

Prof. Dr. Md Abdur Razzaque

Professor

University of Dhaka

Prof. Dr. Rifat Shahriyar

Professor

BUET

Prof. Ehsan Haque

Head of AI Innovation, Saudi Arabia

Professor, University of Rochester (Former MIT Media Lab)

Prof. Mahbub Majumder

Dean, School of Data & Science

BRAC University (Ex MIT, Stanford, Cambridge)

Q

Quazi Adibur Rahman Adib

AI Governance and Systems Engineer

Information and Communication Technology Division

R

Rahat Ahmed

Founder & Managing Partner

Anchorless Bangladesh

Raisul Kabir

CEO

Brainstation

S

Sadman Rahman

Consultant

United Nations

Shahir Chowdhury

CEO

Shikho

T

Tamanna Islam Urmi

PhD Candidate

Northeastern University (MIT undergrad, Gojek, Pathao, A2i)

Tanveer Ali

Executive

Startup Bangladesh Limited

Tarik Adnan Moon

Founder & CEO

AlpineX.ai (Former AI Researcher, Harvard University, eBay, Goldman Sachs)

Z

Zaraif Hossain

Executive

Transcom

Zohra Begum

Joint Secretary

Information and Communication Technology Division