Bangladesh has called for closer international cooperation to tackle the growing threat posed by terrorist groups using artificial intelligence and other advanced digital technologies.
Speaking during the United Nations General Assembly debate on the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy on 1 July, Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury, said, "The changing nature of terrorism requires a coordinated global response.”
He warned that extremist organisations are increasingly taking advantage of artificial intelligence, encrypted communication platforms, virtual assets and other digital tools to organise activities, raise funds and avoid detection.
He also said, "These developments have created new challenges that no country can effectively address on its own.”
Reaffirming Bangladesh’s long-standing policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms, the ambassador stated that the country has strengthened its legal and institutional framework to prevent terrorist activities and disrupt the financing that supports them.
He added that Bangladesh’s counter-terrorism efforts are backed by close cooperation between law enforcement agencies, helping authorities respond more effectively to emerging security threats.
Ambassador Chowdhury stressed that security measures should always be implemented in line with the rule of law and with full respect for human rights.
He said again, "Maintaining these principles is essential to ensuring that counter-terrorism efforts remain effective and credible.”
The ambassador also urged the international community to place greater emphasis on addressing the underlying conditions that can contribute to radicalisation and violent extremism.
He called for stronger global efforts to combat Islamophobia and hate speech, saying they can fuel division and create conditions that extremist groups seek to exploit.
Bangladesh’s intervention comes as governments around the world continue to assess the security risks associated with rapidly evolving technologies.
It called for stronger international partnerships, information sharing and coordinated action that will be essential to counter emerging threats while safeguarding fundamental rights and freedoms.
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