Banglalink’s Ryze wins AI Innovation Award
Banglalink's AI-powered digital lifestyle brand Ryze has received the AI Innovation Award for developing AI tools to improve young people's skills and employability.
The recognition was presented at the Global Conference on AI Leadership and Flagship Prestige Awards 2026, held recently at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka, according to a press release.
The International AI Innovation and Leadership Consortium and the Universal Humanity Foundation, Canada, jointly organised the event.
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Technology experts, policymakers, researchers, academics and industry leaders from Bangladesh and abroad attended the conference to discuss AI, digital leadership and other emerging technologies.
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon attended as chief guest.
He highlighted the importance of using AI effectively to improve performance and efficiency, saying that adopting the technology was essential in the modern era.
Taimur Rahman, Chief Corporate and Regulatory Affairs Officer of Banglalink, said the recognition reflected the company's commitment to using AI to create meaningful value for customers and communities.
"Through Ryze, we are making artificial intelligence more accessible by enabling young people to build future-ready skills," he said.
"As the country's leading digital operator, we are committed to driving digital innovation that promotes inclusion, enhances employability and contributes to Bangladesh's digital transformation."
Banglalink said Ryze was developing an AI ecosystem designed to make the technology practical and accessible to students and young professionals.
Its Vocalyze platform provides real-time AI-powered spoken English coaching, offering instant feedback on pronunciation, fluency and confidence.
CV-Ryzer helps users prepare professional résumés compatible with applicant tracking systems.
Ryze is also introducing AI-powered tools intended to promote digital literacy, productivity, creativity and responsible AI adoption among young people, the release said.
