, Oct. 8 -- Describing Bangladesh's approach to technology, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Thursday said Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be the main economic engine to achieve the trillion dollar economy.

She made the remarks at "AI and Innovation Dialogue" held at the Ministry.

Shama also reflected on her recent ministerial visit to Silicon Valley and urged to reduce the distance between Dhaka and Silicon Valley in terms of technological competence.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs jointly with the Governance Innovation Unit (GIU) of the Prime Minister's Office organised the dialogue as Bangladesh puts Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the heart of the country's tech diplomacy.

Md Ismail Zabihullah, Adviser to...