Dhaka, Jan. 15 -- Bangladesh faces a critical challenge in preparing for the fourth industrial revolution, experts say, with the rapid spread of artificial intelligence (AI) globally.

While the need to adopt AI quickly is clear, analysts warn that creating a robust framework is the "most urgent" task.

Specialists say no technological transition will be sustainable without strong data governance laws, regular AI audits, and a clearly defined ethical framework.

To understand how artificial intelligence is being applied on the ground, particularly in Bangladesh's ready-made garment sector, industry leaders point to the experience of large manufacturing groups.

Shams Mahmud, a director of the Bangladesh EPZ Investors Association and manag...