چکیده (انگلیسی):

The opportunity of education is limited in Bangladesh. Dropouts in education from primary to university level are
very high. Government has taken an initiative with the assistance of national and International organizations to
improve the education system. Universities are autonomous bodies administrated by statutory bodies. Bangladesh
Open University (BOU) is the only public university in the country that imparts education in distance mode. Regular
and dropout students and working people of any ages are eligible to study in the university. University provides
education with affordable cost including the course materials. At present, BOU is providing higher education and
professional training in wide areas as well as basic education at secondary and higher secondary levels. It
introduces several formal academic programs from certificate to master’s levels under six academic schools which
have some expert faculty members. The university delivers all levels of education in different fields through tutorial
services, printing materials, radio-television and using other suitable Information Communication Technology
(ICT). Distance education is important for educating mass people in Bangladesh.