Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Bangladesh has announced plans to release its maiden artificial intelligence (AI) policy in February at the opening day of the 5th General Assembly of the Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO) in Kuwait.

"We are working on the AI policy, and hopefully this will be in place within the month of February," said Shish Haider Chowdhury, secretary of the Information and Communication Technology Division, on Wednesday.

He noted Bangladesh's progress in AI, saying the country began its digital transformation journey 15 years ago and has already prepared an AI strategy.

The two‑day assembly, hosted by Kuwait, brought together representatives from 16 member states across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia, alongside...