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Bangladesh’s National AI Policy

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Bangladesh is developing a national AI policy grounded in human rights, ethics, and inclusive development, with the stated aim of using AI for public benefit while managing its risks.

The agenda includes stronger personal data protection and cybersecurity, guidelines for government use of AI, responsible data-management standards, and expanded AI education. The government has also described plans for decentralized AI Centres of Excellence. Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam has presented the effort as part of a broader approach emphasizing safety, equity, adaptability, and international cooperation.

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New Age
Bangladesh announced a human-centric national AI policy during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2026 in Shanghai, emphasizing personal data protection and public-sector AI deployment guidelines.
7/19/2026 • Legislation & Regulatory Policy • General
Daily Sun
Bangladesh minister Faqir Mahbub Anam said July 17-20 at WAIC 2026 in Shanghai that Bangladesh is building an integrated National AI Policy with data protection, cybersecurity, and public-sector AI guidelines.
7/19/2026 • Legislation & Regulatory Policy • General
The Business Standard
Faqir Mahbub Anam, representing Bangladesh, urged global AI governance coordination in Shanghai on 17-20 July 2026, tying safety and equity priorities to technology transfer and data sovereignty for developing countries.
7/18/2026 • International Governance & Institutions • General
The Business Standard
Bangladesh plans a human-centric National AI Policy and proposes safety, equity, adaptability, and cooperation priorities at WAIC 2026 in Shanghai.
7/18/2026 • Legislation & Regulatory Policy • General
The Business Standard
Bangladesh minister Faqir Mahbub Anam called for safer and more equitable global AI governance at a Shanghai meeting in July 2026.
7/18/2026 • International Governance & Institutions • General
The Business Standard
Bangladesh announces a human-centric National AI Policy and proposes safety, equity, adaptability, and international cooperation priorities at WAIC 2026 in Shanghai in July 2026.
7/18/2026 • Legislation & Regulatory Policy • General
Daily Country Today
Bangladesh plans a National AI Policy under Tarique Rahman, announced by Faqir Mahbub Anam at WAIC 2026 in Shanghai.
7/18/2026 • International Governance & Institutions • General
BSS
Faqir Mahbub Anam announced Bangladesh progress on a National AI Policy and public-sector AI deployment guidelines at WAIC 2026 in Shanghai on July 17-20, 2026.
7/18/2026 • Legislation & Regulatory Policy • General
Daily Sun
Faqir Mahbub Anam said Bangladesh in Shanghai is reforming digital laws and building a national AI policy with public-sector AI guidelines, data protection, and cybersecurity.
7/18/2026 • Legislation & Regulatory Policy • General