Let regular in-person classes continue

Are we moving toward a decision that could ultimately damage the education system of Bangladesh by promoting device addiction in the name of online classes? Instead of focusing only on schools, colleges, and madrashas in divisional or district cities, we must also consider the institutions in rural and semi-urban areas. Nearly 70 per cent of students in Bangladesh live in villages and marginalised areas, and not all of them have access to the internet or electronic devices.

If we proceed with the decision to implement online classes, these disadvantaged students will fall even further behind. For the overall development of the education system, we should refrain from chasing such unrealistic ideas. Rather than making decisions based on abstract thinking, we should consider ground realities and continue the existing system of in-person classes.

It is hoped that the cabinet will not approve the Education Ministry's proposal to reintroduce online classes.

Mohammed Raihan, Lecturer in English

Dulalpur Senior Fazil Madrasha

Shibpur, Narsingdi