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Technology is informed by governance research and evidence.
Projects · Public-Interest Infrastructure
Research Into Public-Interest Technology
Atlas AI Institute translates AI governance research, responsible technology principles, and digital governance expertise into practical systems designed to serve institutions and citizens.
From civic information and public services to information integrity and AI-assisted verification, Atlas develops technology that connects research with real-world public value.
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Flagship Platforms
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NagorikBD Core Capabilities
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FactCheckBD Languages
Bangla + English
Platform Languages
From Research to Systems
AI governance cannot exist only in policy documents. Atlas AI Institute works to translate research, governance principles, and technical capabilities into public-interest systems that can operate in real-world environments.
Our projects explore how responsible AI and digital infrastructure can improve access to information, strengthen civic participation, support public institutions, and protect information integrity.
Public Interest
Systems are designed around citizen and societal needs.
Responsible AI
Accountability, transparency, safety, and human oversight remain central.
Flagship Public-Interest Projects
Civic Technology · Digital Public Infrastructure
NagorikBD
AI-Powered Civic Platform for Bangladesh
NagorikBD is the flagship civic technology initiative of Atlas AI Institute — a digital public infrastructure platform designed to make trusted civic information, local government resources, climate intelligence, and AI-powered citizen services easier to access.
The platform is built around responsible AI, open information, and citizen-centered digital services.
Free for all Bangladeshi citizens3
Divisions Live
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District Portals
107
Upazilas Covered
16
Core Features
Core Capabilities
AI Citizen Assistant
Citizen Complaint System
Weather & Climate Intelligence
River Monitoring & Flood Alerts
Disaster Information
Air Quality Index
Blood Donor Network
Volunteer Network
District Directory
Government Office Directory
Local News
Emergency Services
Citizen Services Guide
Upazila Portals
Open Data Access
Public Health Information
Expansion Roadmap
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Mymensingh Division
Completed2
Sylhet Division
Completed3
Chattogram Hill Tracts
Completed4
Dhaka Division
Planned5
Chattogram Division
Upcoming6
Rajshahi Division
Upcoming7
Khulna Division
Upcoming8
Barishal & Rangpur Divisions
Upcoming
Information Integrity · AI-Assisted Verification
FactCheckBD
Independent, AI-Assisted Fact-Checking for Bangladesh
FactCheckBD is a public-interest fact-checking and applied AI research platform developed by Atlas AI Institute to strengthen information integrity in Bangladesh.
It combines AI-assisted claim detection, multilingual evidence retrieval, structured datasets, and human editorial verification.
Human + AI Verification
No claim is confirmed, disputed, or corrected without human editorial review.
Languages
Bangla & English
Workflow
Human + AI Hybrid Verification
Dataset
Structured Human-Verified Claim Records
Verdicts
5 Transparent Categories
Independence
No Political Party or Government Affiliation
Accountability
Open Correction Log
How FactCheckBD Works
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AI Claim Detection
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Evidence Collection
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Source Evaluation
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Human Editorial Review
5
Verdict Assignment
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Publication & Corrections
Transparent Verdict System
True
False
Misleading
Partially True
Unverified
Beyond Public Fact Checks
FactCheckBD also functions as applied AI research infrastructure for researchers and institutions studying information integrity, misinformation, evidence retrieval, and Bangla NLP.
Fact-Checking Research
Bangla NLP
Dataset Development
Misinformation Analysis
AI Evaluation
Evidence Retrieval
Media Literacy
Information Integrity
How Atlas Connects the Work
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Research
AI governance research, comparative policy analysis, and evidence.
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Policy
Frameworks, governance models, standards, and institutional recommendations.
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Public-Interest Systems
Technology platforms that translate those principles into practical public value.
Atlas AI Institute works across this entire cycle — from understanding governance challenges to designing frameworks and building systems that can serve citizens.
Explore the Atlas Research Ecosystem
Atlas AI Governance Observatory
Global evidence-based monitoring of AI governance maturity.
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Context-adapted national AI policy frameworks for emerging and developing economies.
Explore →Global AI Policy Review 2026
Comparative research examining national AI policy ecosystems.
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Explore Atlas research, policy analysis, and publications.
Explore →Principles Behind Our Projects
Public Interest
Technology should create meaningful public value.
Responsible AI
AI systems should incorporate accountability, safety, and human oversight.
Accessibility
Public information and services should be easier for citizens to access.
Transparency
Methods, limitations, and governance processes should be understandable.
Local Context
Technology should reflect the realities of Bangladesh and the wider Global South.
Building From the Global South
Atlas AI Institute develops public-interest technology from Bangladesh while researching AI governance across South Asia and the Global South.
The objective is not simply to import technology models developed elsewhere, but to explore systems and governance approaches that respond to local institutional, social, linguistic, and infrastructure realities.
Bangladesh
Citizen-facing digital infrastructure and information systems.
South Asia
Comparative AI governance and policy research.
Global South
Context-sensitive governance frameworks and public-interest technology.
Build Public-Interest Technology With Us
Atlas AI Institute welcomes research, institutional, technical, and funding collaborations that strengthen responsible AI and public-interest digital infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Atlas AI Institute's projects?
Atlas AI Institute's flagship public-interest technology projects include NagorikBD and FactCheckBD.
What is NagorikBD?
NagorikBD is an AI-powered civic platform designed to improve access to trusted civic information, local government resources, climate intelligence, and citizen services across Bangladesh.
Is NagorikBD free?
The current project information states that NagorikBD is free for Bangladeshi citizens.
What is FactCheckBD?
FactCheckBD is an AI-assisted fact-checking and applied AI research platform focused on information integrity in Bangladesh.
Does FactCheckBD use only AI?
No. FactCheckBD uses a Human + AI verification workflow. Human editorial review remains part of the verification process.
Is FactCheckBD politically affiliated?
According to the project's stated position, FactCheckBD is editorially independent and is not affiliated with any political party or government institution.
Are these projects connected to Atlas AI Institute's research?
Yes. Atlas positions its projects as practical applications of its research and work in AI governance, responsible AI, digital governance, and public-interest technology.
Public Interest · Responsible AI · Digital Governance
Technology That Serves the Public
Atlas AI Institute is building the connection between AI governance research and practical public-interest systems. Explore the projects, collaborate with us, or follow the research behind the work.