National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026-2030: requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026-2030 (Draft V2.0)
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In brief
National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026-2030 is a non-binding consultation of Bangladesh, issued by ICT Division, Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology. It has been under consultation since 9 February 2026. Scope is as set out in the official text linked below. A revised draft national AI policy published by the ICT Division for public review.
- Jurisdiction
- Bangladesh
- Instrument type
- Consultation
- Status
- Under consultation
- Legal force
- Non-binding (guidance, strategy or standard)
- Issuing body
- ICT Division, Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology
- Adopted
- 9 February 2026
- Official source
- National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026-2030 (Draft V2.0)
- Verification
- Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026
What is National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026-2030?
A revised draft national AI policy published by the ICT Division for public review. It proposes a risk-based approach to AI regulation with prohibitions on certain uses, impact assessments for high-risk systems, and institutional arrangements for coordination and capacity building. Public consultation on the draft closed in February 2026 and the committee is reviewing submissions before finalisation.
Status note: An earlier draft National AI Policy 2024 (April 2024) existed on the ICT Division portal but that URL now returns 404, so it is not recorded. Final adoption not yet confirmed as of access date.
Who does it apply to?
Scope is as set out in the official text linked below. Issued by ICT Division, Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology. Oversight: ICT Division AI Policy Committee; proposed national AI coordination body. Stated purpose: Create a risk-based, rights-respecting framework for AI adoption after an earlier 2024 draft stalled.
When do the requirements apply?
2026-01-25: Draft V1.1 released for public consultation; 2026-02-09: Draft V2.0 published; consultation closed 8 February 2026
Only the announcement or adoption date is recorded from the source; in-force and application dates are to be confirmed by a reviewer.
Official sources
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National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026-2030 (Draft V2.0)
ICT Division, Government of Bangladesh · 9 Feb 2026 · Tier 1 source
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Draft V1.1 released for public consultation
ICT Division, Government of Bangladesh · 25 Jan 2026 · Tier 1 source
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Draft V2.0 published; consultation closed 8 February 2026
ICT Division, Government of Bangladesh · 9 Feb 2026 · Tier 1 source
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026-2030” [AIPT-POL-0025, record version 1, verified 26 September 2026 by Bhaskar Bhatt]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0025 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Cite the official text alongside it: National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026-2030 (Draft V2.0), ICT Division, Government of Bangladesh, https://aipolicy.gov.bd/docs/national-ai-policy-bangladesh-2026-2030-draft-v2.0.pdf.
BibTeX
@misc{aipolicytracker2026_nationalartificialintell,
author = {{AIPolicyTracker}},
title = {{National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026-2030}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/bangladesh-national-artificial-intelligence-policy-2026-2030}},
url = {https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/bangladesh-national-artificial-intelligence-policy-2026-2030},
urldate = {2026-10-27},
note = {Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Accessed 27 October 2026}
}
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Record history
No change to this record's tracked fields has been recorded since 15 October 2026, when field-level history began.
Record version 1: Imported from the source-backed legacy dataset (database/data/ai_policies.json); fields limited to what the official source page states. Reviewer to enrich scope, dates and obligations. Every earlier wording is in the GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
Is National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026-2030 in force?
No. National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026-2030 is under consultation and has not been adopted.
Is National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026-2030 legally binding?
No. National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026-2030 is a consultation; it sets expectations rather than legal requirements, unless another instrument gives it force.
Who does National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026-2030 apply to?
Scope is as set out in the official text linked below. Issued by ICT Division, Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology. Oversight: ICT Division AI Policy Committee; proposed national AI coordination body. Stated purpose: Create a risk-based, rights-respecting framework for AI adoption after an earlier 2024 draft stalled.
When does National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026-2030 apply?
2026-01-25: Draft V1.1 released for public consultation; 2026-02-09: Draft V2.0 published; consultation closed 8 February 2026
Where is the official text of National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026-2030?
The official text is published by ICT Division, Government of Bangladesh at https://aipolicy.gov.bd/docs/national-ai-policy-bangladesh-2026-2030-draft-v2.0.pdf (National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026-2030 (Draft V2.0)). This record links to it and is checked against it.
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