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LightCastle Partners, in collaboration with Shikho and supported by Meta, successfully hosted the official launch of Think AI — Bangladesh’s first free, fully localised AI literacy course — at the Renaissance Hotel, Dhaka on April 30, 2026. The launch brought together senior government officials, industry leaders, and development partners to introduce the course, foster cross-sector dialogue on AI literacy, and explore pathways for broad institutional distribution.
Delivered in Bangla on Shikho’s learning platform, Think AI consists of four practical lessons covering the fundamentals of AI, the mechanics of generative tools, the ethics of responsible use, and concrete upskilling pathways. Requiring no prior technical background, the course is designed to serve secondary and higher education students, young professionals, educators, freelancers, and lifelong learners.
The event convened 60+ stakeholders from the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, the private sector, and development partners around three core objectives: exploring opportunities for course distribution through existing educational infrastructure, fostering cross-sector dialogue on AI literacy and digital skills development, and establishing a replicable model for public-private collaboration in digital skilling.
Panel Discussion: The Shift to AI — From Awareness to Action
At the crux of the event was a high-level panel discussion, moderated by Bijon Islam, CEO, LightCastle Partners. Special guests and panellists included:
Together, they explored how Bangladesh can translate AI awareness into widespread, sustained capability — from digital infrastructure and equitable access to scalable delivery mechanisms.
Key Insights from the Panel Discussion
From Dialogue to Action: What Each Sector Must Do
Why This Moment Matters
The launch of Think AI represents an important step in expanding access to AI education in Bangladesh. In a country of 170 Mn people, more than 56 Mn of whom are under 25, accessible, locally relevant AI literacy resources can open meaningful opportunities across education and the workforce. Bangladesh’s freelancing community, its growing base of young digital professionals, and the broader domestic economy are well placed to benefit as AI-related skills become increasingly valued in the global labour market.
Think AI is designed as an accessible entry point. As a free, Bangla-language course requiring no prior technical background, it lowers the barriers that have historically kept foundational technology education out of reach for many. The cross-sector participation at today’s launch reflects a shared interest in making AI literacy accessible to a wider population. For the generation of Bangladeshis now entering education and the workforce, accessible AI learning resources can help ensure they are equipped to participate in the evolving economy on their own terms.
About Think AI
Think AI is Bangladesh’s first free, fully localised AI literacy course, delivered in Bangla on Shikho’s learning platform. Structured into four practical lessons and requiring no prior technical background, it serves as an accessible entry point for students, professionals, educators, and lifelong learners. The course was developed by Shikho in collaboration with LightCastle Partners and supported by Meta.
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