UGC: Universities not ready to conduct online classes

Universities in Bangladesh are not yet capable of conducting their academic activities online due to lack of technical facilities and funds, according to the University Grants Commission (UGC).

All schools, colleges, and universities of the country have been closed since March 18 due to the global Covid-19 pandemic, increasing the impetus for online education systems. Academic programs for students of class VI to class X began airing on national television from March 28, from 9am to 9pm.

The UGC has conducted an online survey on the effectiveness of online higher education over the past two months, with the aim of formulating an “Online Education Learning Policy” for the current situation as well as the future.

 A letter on the results of the survey was sent to the Education Ministry on Thursday,” UGC Chairman Prof Kazi Shahidullah said.