A Dhaka-based artificial intelligence startup has launched an open-source large language model built specifically for Bangla, aiming to bridge the digital divide for millions of native speakers. The model can handle text summarization, translation, and question answering in Bangla.
The founders said the model was trained on a carefully curated dataset of Bangla literature, news, and public documents, with an emphasis on cultural context and accuracy. It will be freely available to researchers, developers, and educational institutions.
Experts hailed the launch as a significant step toward making AI accessible in local languages, though they cautioned that continued investment in high-quality data and computing resources will be essential for the model to compete globally.