Dhaka, July 5 -- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has expressed his ambition to fill the growing void of real human connection with "AI friends." This vision is no longer science fiction.

For a growing number of students in Bangladesh, AI tools like ChatGPT have quietly taken on a new role, less like a digital assistant and more like a digital companion.

While AI began as a tool for students to brainstorm and write essays, complete assignments, translate texts, etc., it gradually morphed into something more personal. Far beyond mere academic assistance, students are finding an unexpected ally in artificial intelligence (AI), turning to it not just for help with studies but also to deal with relationship issues, cope with health concerns and fam...