Govt rolls out e-learning in 12 CHT schools

The government has launched an e-learning programme in 12 primary and secondary schools across the three hill districts, with plans to gradually expand it to 149 more institutions, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus said today (27 January).

Prof Yunus formally inaugurated the programme in 12 schools in the hill districts joining virtually from state guesthouse Jamuna and interacted with teachers and students of the three primary and nine secondary schools.

CHT Affairs Adviser Supradip Chakma, Chief Adviser's SDG Affairs Principal Coordinator Lamia Morshed among others were present.

Addressing the students, Prof Yunus said, "The internet has reached every corner of the world, yet it has not reached you. The government is responsible for this delay and we apologise. Today we start with 12 schools, although the plan is to reach 3,500 schools. We must achieve this target quickly."

E-learning ensures access to quality teaching regardless of a teacher's location, he said. "Now you do not have to depend on a local teacher. Your teacher can teach you from anywhere in the world. Lack of teachers will no longer affect your education quality."

"In remote areas, good doctors are scarce. With the internet, you can communicate with doctors anywhere, get advice and medicines," he added.

He said they are citizens of the country and should enjoy the same rights as others and there is no reason for deprivation, adding that the government must ensure equal access.

Teachers and students thanked the Chief Adviser for launching the program during a virtual exchange session.

"A new horizon is opening for education in the hill districts. We will gradually start e-learning in 149 schools and aim to reach even more. People of the hill districts should not be left behind—they want to stay connected with Bangladesh and the world," Adviser Supradip Chakma said.