Govt rolls out e-learning in 12 CHT schools

The government has launched an e-learning programme in 12 primary and secondary schools across the three hill districts, with plans to gradually expand it to 149 more institutions, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus said on Tuesday.

Prof Yunus formally inaugurated the programme in 12 schools in the hill districts joining virtually from state guesthouse Jamuna and interacted with teachers and students of the three primary and nine secondary schools, reports UNB.

The schools where e-learning began include Rani Dayamoyi High School in Rangamati, Al-Amin Nuria Dakhil Madrasha in Kaptai, Farua Primary School, Islamabad Government Primary School, Kamalchhari Pilot High School and Hajachhari Junior High School in Khagrachhari, Manikchhari Girls High School, Pujgang Mukh Government Primary School, Balaghata Ideal School in Bandarban, Haji Firoza Begum Academy, Tindu Junior High School and Bogamukh Para Government Primary School.

CHT Affairs Adviser Supradip Chakma, Chief Adviser's SDG Affairs Principal Coordinator Lamia Morshed among others were present.

Addressing the students, Prof Yunus said, "The internet has reached every corner of the world, yet it has not reached you. The government is responsible for this delay and we apologise. Today we start with 12 schools, although the plan is to reach 3,500 schools. We must achieve this target quickly."