ICT division working on policy for use of AI in govt offices: Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb

Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, the Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant for Posts, Telecommunications and ICT, said that Bangladesh is working on a policy to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in government offices.

He said this while speaking as the chief guest at the ‘Bangladesh Techconnect Summit 2025,’ held at a hotel in Dhaka on Wednesday. The ICT Division and tech giant Huawei jointly organised the event, UNB reports.

"Bangladesh began its digital transformation journey years ago, and in recent months, we have renewed our pace and direction," said Taiyeb.

"With support from our partners, we want to empower people through digital services,” he added.

He also said that due to the lack of integration of digital transmissions among government agencies and ministries, the desired goals were not achieved so far. But the interim government is working on integration and a central monitoring cell for the smooth digital transition of government agencies.

The programme brought together key stakeholders to propel the nation toward an innovation-led digital economy.

The event, held under the theme "Building a prosperous, innovative and inclusive Bangladesh through excellence in ICT," served as a platform for policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and innovators to discuss how emerging technologies like AI, 5G, cloud computing, IoT, and fintech are fundamentally reshaping governance, business, and daily life.

The TechConnect initiative featured several thematic sessions outlining Bangladesh's strategic direction. Additional Secretary Md Mamunur Rashid Bhuiyan presented the ICT Division’s comprehensive strategic roadmap, while Julian Gorman, Head of GSMA Asia Pacific, shared insights on bridging the digital divide across the region.

Md Abu Sayed, Executive Director of the Bangladesh Computer Council, delivered a presentation focusing on enterprise digital transformation.

A key panel discussion, moderated by ICT Division Secretary Shish Haider Chowdhury, featured representatives from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), mobile operators, and Jason Wu, CEO of Huawei South Asia Region and CEO of Huawei Bangladesh. Discussions centred on strategies for strengthening the country’s digital infrastructure and accelerating technology adoption.

TechConnect 2025 is a continuation of the partnership forged between the ICT Division and Huawei, which signed a Memorandum of Understanding in March 2025 to expand collaboration in innovation, capacity building, and ICT ecosystem development.

The ICT Division has been working with Huawei for over a decade to build core digital infrastructure, including the deployment of Bangladesh’s first government cloud via the Huawei Cloud Stack platform. The division has also led reforms in cybersecurity and expanded access to over 100 public services through platforms such as MyGov.

Huawei, which has been operating in Bangladesh for 27 years, reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the national ambition to build a fully connected and intelligent Bangladesh through sustained collaboration with government agencies, telecom operators, and enterprises.