Authors : Raihana Akter

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26jun534

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Abstract : As Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIEd) redefines global pedagogical standards, the "Global South" faces a critical juncture between technological marginalization and transformative "leapfrogging." This systematic review critically examines the integration of AI within Bangladesh’s National Secondary and Higher Secondary education sectors (Grades 6–12), specifically focusing on the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) stream. While the "Smart Bangladesh 2041" mandate provides a visionary policy framework, a significant "Research Blind Spot" persists regarding the implementation of AI within the 2022 Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). This article synthesizes current literature (2020–2026) to identify four primary knowledge gaps: (1) the theoretical misalignment between Generative AI (GenAI) and critical-thinking-based assessments; (2) the linguistic barrier of Bangla-specific Natural Language Processing (NLP) in automated subjective grading; (3) the logistical necessity of AI-driven "Co-Teaching" models in high-enrollment (50:1+) classrooms; and (4) the infrastructural requirement for "Edge AI" and Small Language Models (SLMs) to ensure rural equity. By analyzing recent academic publications, the review argues for a transition from a "Consumer Model" of global AI to a "Sovereign Architect Model" of localized, Bangla-centric educational intelligence. The findings conclude with a strategic roadmap for establishing a National AI-in-Education Research Hub, aiming to bridge the pedagogical and digital divide through decentralized, offline-capable, and ethically governed AI systems.

Keywords : Generative AI, Large Language Model (LLM), Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIEd), Bangla Natural Language Processing, Edge AI, the Digital Divide, the Smart Bangladesh.

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