Chattogram: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today formally inaugurated the e-Learning Programme in 12 schools across the three hill districts in Chattogram. He launched the programme virtually from the state guest house Jamuna and exchanged views with teachers and students of the 12 schools-three primary and nine secondary schools, said the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the e-Learning Programme will be launched in phases in 149 selected primary and secondary schools in the three hill districts within the shortest possible time. Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Adviser Supradip Chakma, SDG Principal Coordinator Lamiya Morshed, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser for the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, and Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Ministry’s Secretary Mohammed Mizanur Rahman were present on the occasion.
E-learning activities began today at various schools in Rangamati, Khagrachhari, and Bandarban, including Rani Dayamoyee High School and Kaptai Al-Amin Nuria Dakhil Madrasah. Addressing the students, Prof Yunus acknowledged the delay in internet access in these areas and emphasized the government’s responsibility in rectifying this. He highlighted the potential of e-learning to overcome the challenges posed by the lack of teachers in these remote areas.
Prof Yunus also spoke on the advantages of internet access in healthcare, allowing communication with doctors and access to medical advice and medicines. He reassured the students of their equal rights as citizens and the need to eliminate governmental incompetence in providing equal opportunities.
Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Adviser Supradip Chakma expressed that the initiative fulfills the government’s commitment to opening new educational horizons in the hill regions. He mentioned the government’s determination to extend e-learning to all 149 schools, ensuring the hill tracts are not left behind in connectivity and development.