National AI Safety Framework for Bangladesh

National AI Safety Framework for Bangladesh (2026–2035)

The National AI Safety Framework for Bangladesh is a comprehensive risk-based governance and regulatory framework designed to ensure the safe, ethical, secure, and responsible development, deployment, and use of Artificial Intelligence across Bangladesh. Developed by Atlas AI Institute, the framework establishes national standards for AI safety, transparency, accountability, human rights protection, innovation governance, and risk management.

The framework introduces a five-tier AI risk classification model, sector-specific governance requirements, national oversight mechanisms, compliance obligations, and institutional structures to guide AI adoption across healthcare, finance, agriculture, education, public administration, law enforcement, critical infrastructure, and national security sectors.

Aligned with international best practices including OECD AI Principles, UNESCO AI Ethics Recommendation, ISO/IEC standards, NIST AI Risk Management Framework, and emerging global AI governance models, the framework aims to position Bangladesh as a responsible leader in AI governance among Global South nations.

The framework supports Bangladesh's long-term national development objectives by promoting trustworthy AI innovation, protecting fundamental rights, strengthening public institutions, enhancing economic competitiveness, and ensuring that artificial intelligence contributes to sustainable, inclusive, and equitable national progress through 2035.

Author: Nafiul Ahmad Rafi
Institution: Atlas AI Institute
Publication Type: Policy Report / National Framework
Year: 2026