Last Updated: March 26, 2026

AI in Bangladesh

AsiaRank #50 of 50

25.8

AI Readiness Score

51% below global avg

Key AI Metrics

$0.05B

Private AI Investment (2024)

98% below global avg

Source: Stanford HAI

Enterprise AI Adoption Rate

78% below global avg

Source: McKinsey / OECD

AI Patent Filings (Annual)

500 AI researchers

Source: USPTO / WIPO

AI Policies & Regulations

Laws, regulations, and policy instruments

Source: OECD AI Policy Observatory

500

AI Researchers

Estimated active AI/ML researchers in the country

Source: Stanford HAI

Notable AI Companies

bKash, Pathao, ShopUp, Chaldal, DataSoft

Source: Crunchbase / CB Insights

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AI in Bangladesh: Key Facts

National AI strategy in progress
AI for garment industry
Growing digital services
Young demographic advantage

Other Countries in Asia

China

78.5

$22.6B investment · 65% adoption

Singapore

71.8

$1.5B investment · 60% adoption

Taiwan

70.5

$1.8B investment · 50% adoption

South Korea

67.9

$2.1B investment · 52% adoption

Japan

65.7

$2.4B investment · 45% adoption

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