President urges youth to build tech skills

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called for equipping young people with technological skills and quality education to harness the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI).

He made the remarks while inaugurating the AI Business Summit 2026 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre on Thursday (November 5). The President said that AI should be 

''AI should not be used merely as a tool to cut costs, but should also serve as a means of developing new products and services and creating employment opportunities.''

He also stressed the need for ensuring the safe use of AI and establishing effective regulatory frameworks.

"The world is now standing at the threshold of a major transformation, with artificial intelligence as one of its key driving forces," he said.

He further observed that AI would play a significant role behind the scenes in shaping Bangladesh's position in the world of tomorrow.