Speakers urge training youth in artificial intelligence
Book Unveiled on AI Prospects in Bangladesh
- Bangladesh Mobile Phone Consumers' Association organized the book unveiling event
- Emphasis placed on data security, privacy protection, and curbing misinformation
- Fills the gap of research-based AI literature in Bengali
Exploring Bangladesh's current standing, future opportunities, and strategies to overcome upcoming challenges in the era of artificial intelligence, the book titled 'AI Shombhabona O Prekkhapote Bangladesh' (AI Prospects and Context of Bangladesh) has been officially unveiled. On Thursday, November 12, 2026, sources informed that the event, organized by the Bangladesh Mobile Phone Consumers' Association, was attended by former secretary and CAB President A. H. M. Shafiquzzaman as the chief guest, while former member of the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) Maqbul-E-Elahi Chowdhury unveiled the book.
Speakers at the event noted that artificial intelligence is no longer confined to technology alone; it is now directly integrated into the economy, education, healthcare, agriculture, administration, and daily life. While developed nations are leveraging AI to boost productivity, simplify services, and accelerate decision-making, Bangladesh is also part of this global shift. However, they emphasized that without proper planning, a skilled workforce, and effective policies, the country cannot reap the full benefits of this technology.
In his speech as chief guest, A. H. M. Shafiquzzaman stated that there is no reason to fear AI, rather it must be utilized consciously while ensuring proper training for the younger generation. He remarked that Bangladesh can excel in this sector through coordinated public-private initiatives, while stressing the importance of taking effective measures to ensure data security, protect personal privacy, and prevent misinformation.
Unveiling the book, Maqbul-E-Elahi Chowdhury stated that the publication will serve as a valuable resource for general readers, policymakers, teachers, students, and researchers alike, as it presents AI concepts, global contexts, Bangladesh's current status, and future action plans in simple language. Association leaders, writers, journalists, and professionals from various fields also spoke at the event, pointing out the scarcity of research-oriented books on AI in Bengali. They stressed the need for more such publications so people from rural to urban areas can gain accurate knowledge about AI. Following the ceremony, the author and guests posed for photographs with the book and exchanged views with the attendees.
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