Language, Leadership, and the Bangla LLM Imperative

As artificial intelligence reshapes global governance and digital access, Bangladesh stands at a pivotal moment. Despite progress in digital services, the nation lacks a robust Bangla Large Language Model to ensure linguistic inclusion, data sovereignty, and AI independence. This article explores the fragmented state of current initiatives, debunks prevailing myths, and outlines a strategic roadmap for building a sovereign, public-sector LLM that serves citizens in their own language and secures the country’s digital future.