ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN BANGLADESH: ANTICIPATED SOCIOECONOMIC CHALLENGES AND POLICY RESPONSES

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming global economies and societies, reshaping labor markets, education,and governance. For Bangladesh, a developing country with a labor- intensive economy, AI offers bothopportunities and risks. This study identifies the socio- economic challenges Bangladesh may face due to AIadoption, such as unemployment, income inequality, digital divides, and ethical concerns. It also exploresmitigation strategies including workforce reskilling, inclusive digital infrastructure, regulatory policies, andinnovation promotion. The findings suggest that timely policy interventions are essential to ensure that AIcontributes positively to sustainable development without exacerbating inequality.