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Abstract
The role of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies in education can be transformative for K–12 learning in Bangladesh. New-age education framework must be free from conventional shackles as the nation moves towards competency-driven and future-ready curricula. This paper investigates the ways in which AI-enabled tools and educational technologies help build the so-called smart curriculum, which warrant personalized learning, continuous assessment and inclusive education addressing students from different socio-economic strata. In terms of the national context, it reflects on the need for greater action to address the urban-rural digital divide, increase teacher readiness and policy implementation. Based on current research and case examples, the paper discusses what ethical considerations and infrastructure are needed. Finally, it lays out policy recommendations to facilitate equitable and sustainable AI integration in the K–12 curriculum to prepare Bangladeshi students for a rapidly changing world, equipped with the skills, values, and adaptability needed for the future.
