During the panel discussion, Mohammad Zakir Hasan, Executive Director (ICT) of Bangladesh Bank, revealed that the central bank has already initiated the formulation of an integrated AI policy. Mohammad Ali, Managing Director of Pubali Bank PLC, delivered the keynote paper, outlining a clear roadmap for an effective AI strategy tailored for the financial sector. Rezaul Karim, Joint Director (ICT) of BBTA, presented on the practical adoption of AI within financial institutions. Presiding over the seminar, Md. Hanif Mia, Executive Director of BBTA, described AI as a powerful tool that can make the financial sector more inclusive, efficient, and stable if governed by proper oversight.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha December 23, 2025 11:14 UTC