Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman on Wednesday said Artificial Intelligence (AI) is presenting new challenges to the judicial system. To safeguard the judiciary from the impacts and misuse of AI, judges must become aware of the technology and apply their own wisdom and judicial discretion.
He highlighted that AI can be used to clone voices, alter or superimpose images, and present misleading information to the public as credible.
The law minister added that AI could even influence human thoughts and decision-making processes. Therefore, establishing an effective regulatory framework is essential to counter the risks and misuse of AI.
Asaduzzaman made these remarks while speaking at an executive-level training programme titled “Bangladesh AI Governance Summer School 2026.”
He observed that Bangladesh, along with the rest of the world, has entered the AI era. However, the necessary regulatory frameworks and awareness of AI’s risks have not yet been adequately developed.
He expressed concern over how AI might instruct, influence, and direct people in either correct or misleading paths in the coming days.
Asaduzzaman warned that if attempts are made to influence or mislead judges using AI, the impact could directly affect judicial decisions.
“Judges must first and foremost be aware of AI,” the law minister said, adding that when analysing evidence to reach a correct decision, they must carefully consider whether any information or material is AI-dependent.
He further remarked that laws change with time, and the course of the law is determined through judicial interpretation, which has opened new dimensions of law at various times. Until proper laws and regulatory frameworks are formulated, judges must rely on their own wisdom and judicial discretion.
Clarifying the government’s stance, Asaduzzaman said the government has no intention of banning AI. Rather, it will remain vigilant to ensure its positive use while preventing its misuse.
He mentioned that initiatives are underway to draft laws regulating AI, emphasising that laws and policies must be updated to keep pace with new technologies and changes.
In this regard, the law minister said the opinions of experts, teachers, researchers, and professionals are highly important, as a constructive and acceptable law can only be formulated through feedback and constructive criticism.
He maintained that the government does not wish to impose decisions on the public, preferring to proceed along a path deemed logical and acceptable through public opinion and debate.
Welcoming the initiative of the organisers, the law minister called upon relevant stakeholders to cooperate in enacting effective AI law and urged them to prepare and quickly present a draft to the government.
The closing ceremony was conducted by Deputy Attorney General Barrister Tasnuva Shelley. Other speakers at the event included Professor Borhan Uddin Khan and Professor Mohammad Ekramul Hoque of the Law Department at Dhaka University.
