Chittagong: Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Affairs Adviser Supradip Chakma has announced that e-learning school programmes will be launched in the CHT region by December this year. He disclosed this initiative while speaking as the chief guest at a views-exchange meeting on the implementation of e-learning school projects held this afternoon at the conference room of the Parbatya Chattogram Complex on Bailey Road here.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, in the first phase, nine schools-three each in Khagrachhari, Rangamati, and Bandarban hill districts-will be equipped with digital technology. Supradip stated that students in the CHT will gain opportunities to join the global community by developing skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, and other modern technologies through e-learning platforms.
Under the guidance of Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the initiative aims to establish 100 e-learning schools in the CHT. Despite geographical diversity and socio-economic challenges, the project seeks to reduce educational disparities through technology. To ensure power supply, solar panels will be installed in selected schools, and internet connectivity will be provided via mobile networks and Wi-Fi.
Supradip also mentioned that retired professionals and experienced teachers from urban areas will be able to volunteer for online teaching, for which a policy is being formulated. Additionally, contract-based recruitment of retired teachers has been initiated to address the shortage of qualified teachers in science, mathematics, and English.
The adviser highlighted that e-learning schools will open a new door to quality and modern education for children in the hill regions, allowing them to study in a digital environment following the national curriculum. The event was chaired by Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Secretary Md. Abdul Khaleque, with several additional secretaries and chairmen of hill district councils in attendance.