Syed Almas Kabir

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into daily life has sparked intense debates globally, most recently captured in a candid dialogue between US Senator Bernie Sanders and an advanced AI entity

The question is no longer whether technology will transform work, but how societies will prepare their people to thrive in this new landscape.

As artificial intelligence, robotics, and data-driven automation converge, the world is moving toward a manufacturing paradigm that prioritizes precision, speed, and autonomy over human labour.

With the Personal Data Protection Ordinance (PDPO) 2025 now in place, Bangladesh is no longer merely a passive participant in the digital economy; it is beginning to articulate its own rules, rights, and responsibilities.

In July 2024, Bangladesh experienced one of the most consequential internet shutdowns in its history.

Infrastructure delays, skill shortages, and regulatory inefficiencies have hindered the success of the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority.

The proposed budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year acknowledges the Fourth Industrial Revolution and calls for strategies to create IT entrepreneurs and jobs for Bangladeshis abroad.

As the indomitable Coronavirus continues its reign over the world, the lifestyle of mankind has changed drastically.