Dhaka: A workshop on artificial intelligence (AI) was held today in the city, focusing on empowering youth with AI skills to prepare them for the future. According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the First Secretary (Political) of the Australian High Commission in Bangladesh, Laura Adams, emphasized the critical importance of AI in a rapidly changing world. She highlighted that AI is essential for harnessing the potential of young people, stating, "The youth of Bangladesh can make themselves skilled through its proper use." Her remarks came during the opening session of the event, which was organized by the Institution for Global Cooperation Foundation (IGCF) at the Bishwa Sahitya Kendra in the capital. The inaugural ceremony saw the presence of IGCF Chairman Mahmudur Rahman and Executive Director Shama Obaideh. The workshop was part of IGCF's Youth Skill Development Program and included participation from forty students from various public and private universities. The IGCF, which commenced its operations this year, aims to empower youth and develop them into world-class citizens through innovative, research-based initiatives. IGCF member Imamul Haque Shamim delivered the welcome address, setting the tone for the workshop. Trainer Abdullah Al Mamun addressed the attendees, expressing that the Gen Z youth who led the July Uprising will be at the forefront of the future AI revolution in Bangladesh. He underscored the significance of gaining expertise in artificial intelligence, which will enable young people to play a crucial role in shaping the country's future. Abu Saleh Mohammad Yusuf, an IGCF member and Research Director at the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies, cautioned that without adequate skills in AI, Bangladesh risks lagging behind the rest of the world in the coming decade.
