Dhaka, April 4 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has underscored youth empowerment and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) as key driving forces for regional growth and prosperity.

The head of Bangladesh's interim government also listed knowledge sharing among member states and partnerships with non-governmental entities as part of his four-point agenda for BIMSTEC while addressing the bloc's 6th summit in Bangkok on Friday, state news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) reports.

Highlighting the active participation of Bangladesh's youth in the push for national reforms, the chief advisor urged BIMSTEC member nations to invest in their youth.

He also suggested the integration of AI, as well as fourth industrial revoluti...