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Govt to introduce AI edu from Class VI to XII: Minister

 City Desk
 Published: 12:01 AM, 11 November 2026

Education Minister Dr. ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Tuesday said the government would introduce artificial intelligence (AI) education in the academic curriculum from Class VI to XII to prepare students for the emerging technological challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

“Artificial intelligence has become indispensable in the era of globalisation, and we can’t afford to underestimate its importance. The government has taken several initiatives to equip the next generation with AI-related knowledge and skills,” he said.

The minister made the remarks while replying to a call attention notice on matters of urgent public importance under Rule-71 of the Rules of Procedure placed by treasury bench lawmaker from reserved women seat-3 Rasheda Begum Hira in the Jatiya Sangsad, reports BSS.

Milon said the government had attached special importance to ICT education, considering the growing role of artificial intelligence, robotics and nanotechnology in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Under the proposed curriculum, students of Class VI will learn about AI, AI-powered tools, virtual reality, augmented reality and robotics. The Class VII curriculum will cover AI-based search tools, the use of AI in acquiring knowledge, the Internet of Things (IoT) and its practical applications in everyday life.

Students of Class VIII will learn about AI assistants, automation, technology applications in business and commerce, technology-based employment opportunities, remote work, freelancing and government e-services.

The curriculum for Classes IX and X will include the ethical and unethical use of AI, e-commerce development, machine learning, deep learning, robotics and nanotechnology.

At the higher secondary level, students of Classes XI and XII will study the fundamentals of AI and its applications in everyday life, education and different professional fields, alongside robotics and nanotechnology.

“AI education will not only help students learn how to use artificial intelligence but also teach them how to assess, verify and select information generated by AI,” Milon said.

He stressed the need to incorporate responsible AI use, fact-checking and online safety into school education, referring to recent cybersecurity concerns, including the temporary closure of the Bangladesh Bank website as a precautionary measure following a cyberattack threat.

The minister also outlined the government’s plans to strengthen technology-based education infrastructure. He said the government planned to establish technology laboratories in around 5,000 selected educational institutions under a project.