Abstract:
In this pandemic situation, online class is a common scenario all around the world and Bangladesh is not an exception. This paper is an attempt to explore the impact of COVID-19 on tertiary level education in Bangladesh both from teachers and students point of view. The study aims to investigate the major challenges both teachers and students are facing to conduct online classes during this time. Moreover, this study also addresses some suggestions for effective online classes. To conduct this study researchers used the qualitative method and data were collected through semi-structured interview. The participants for this study were tertiary level teachers and students from different public and private universities of Bangladesh. The study reveals the major challenges to conduct online classes like insufficient high-speed internet connection, lack of digital device, poor electricity power quality, lack of affordability, lack of interaction between teacher and student, high cost of internet, not reliable exam system, health problems and so on. The study also recommended some solutions to overcome these problems such as ensuring internet speed and uninterrupted power supply, proper infrastructure, training both for teachers and students, financial aid for economically disadvantaged students, provide cheaper internet packages and develop technical skills. The findings of this study are likely to add value to any further research on online education in Bangladesh.
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