To take the case of ULAB, it had made initial investments in online learning as early as in 2007. The problem of limited connectivity during the Covid-inspired transition to online learning is not unique to Bangladesh. There are efforts underway to raise $15.5 billion from Indian corporates and high net-worth individuals, for nationwide investments in online learning. One of the hidden (perhaps not-so-hidden anymore) benefits to online learning is that it paves the way for international collaboration. However, solely relying on the government to achieve milestones in online learning is neither reasonable, nor sufficient.

Source: Dhaka Tribune August 09, 2020 15:56 UTC