Bangladesh to join the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization

Bangladesh has decided to join the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) initially as an Observer.

Headquartered in Shanghai, WAICO is an inter-governmental organization which was formed on July 16, 2026, a foreign ministry statement said on Saturday.

Its stated goals include, among other things, deepening international cooperation on innovation, promoting inclusive development by reducing global digital divide, supporting open, fair, and non-discriminatory environment for global AI development, and advancing AI regulations aiming to ensure that this new and evolving technology is beneficial and safe for humans.