Bangladesh is rapidly embracing Artificial Intelligence, with ambitions for a “Smart Bangladesh” by 2041. Yet, a crucial piece of the puzzle, comprehensive AI laws in Bangladesh, remains largely unaddressed. As AI powers everything from your mobile banking to future traffic systems, the need for clear regulations is becoming undeniable.
Top-tier nations are already charting the course:
- European Union: Implemented the landmark AI Act (effective August 2024), categorizing AI systems by risk level – from “unacceptable” (banned) to “high-risk” (subject to strict obligations for safety, transparency, and quality) – setting a global standard for responsible AI. [Source: European Union’s official digital strategy, Artificial Intelligence Act – Wikipedia]
- United States: Utilizing a mix of White House Executive Orders, federal, and state-level initiatives, alongside existing regulatory agencies, to address AI governance and foster innovation. [Source: The White House – America’s AI Action Plan]
- China: Has been proactive with specific regulations like the Administrative Provisions on Generative Artificial Intelligence Services (effective August 2023), focusing on content safety and data protection in AI. [Source: White & Case LLP – AI Watch: Global regulatory tracker – China]
- India: Through initiatives like IndiaAI, is actively developing “AI Governance Guidelines” and exploring frameworks for civil liability, privacy, and ethics in AI. [Source: IndiaAI official portal]
While Bangladesh’s National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2024 and the Cyber Security Ordinance 2025 are vital steps – notably recognizing AI-related cybercrimes [Source: The Business Standard on Cyber Security Ordinance 2025] – they don’t fully cover the complexities of AI, like algorithmic bias or accountability for AI-generated harm. Without robust AI laws in Bangladesh, the nation risks falling behind in attracting ethical innovation and, more critically, protecting its citizens from the emerging challenges of misinformation and unchecked AI power. The global consensus is clear: governing AI is no longer an option, but a necessity
