Dhaka, July 18 -- Bangladesh must invest in people, practical skills and emerging technologies rather than blindly chasing expensive AI solutions, said Prof Henrik von Scheel who is widely recognised as the originator of the '4th Industrial Revolution' and a defining voice in the global digital agenda.

He said Bangladesh can strengthen its global competitiveness by embracing collaboration, adopting common AI standards and preserving its strong culture of social responsibility.

"Bangladesh is better prepared for the artificial intelligence (AI) era than many people believe, but the country must invest in people and practical skills," the founder and president of the Institute of Strategic Intelligence told UNB in an interview.

Prof Henr...