When the Bangladesh Government decided to shut down all its educational and training institutions back in March 2020, many students wanted to venture into the online space for education, which seemed like a plausible way forward. Due to the economic recession during Covid-19, it became evident that many parents could also not buy devices or afford connectivity, given the uncertainty of household incomes. As such, 69.5 percent of students did not participate in distance learning as per the Education Watch Survey released in January 2021. While all youth suffered due to this shift, the challenges were higher for women and girls.
When the Bangladesh Government decided to shut down all its educational and training institutions back in March 2020, many students wanted to venture into the online space for education, which seemed like a plausible way forward. Due to the economic recession during Covid-19, it became evident that many parents could also not buy devices or afford connectivity, given the uncertainty of household incomes. As such, 69.5 percent of students did not participate in distance learning as per the Education Watch Survey released in January 2021. While all youth suffered due to this shift, the challenges were higher for women and girls.
