The government is considering introducing a blended learning system, combining online and in-person classes, to keep the country’s education sector running amid the ongoing fuel crisis.We are planning to make it a six-day school week. In addition, due to the international fuel crisis, we are considering whether a blended system, online and offline, can be introduced. We have already discussed this,” said Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon while responding to questions from journalists at the Secretariat today.He added that the approach is being considered for Bangla and English medium schools, particularly in metropolitan areas.The minister also shared that a survey has already been conducted, showing that 55 per cent of respondents favour online education.As this is a global crisis, not limited to Bangladesh, and we do not know how long it will persist, we are considering bringing our school systems online and introducing an on-and-off—meaning blended—system,” he said.

He added that the usual five-day school week had been disrupted due to losses of class hours during the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays and various movements across the country.

“However, if we shift completely online, there is a concern that students may become socially disconnected,” he said.The proposal will be placed at the Cabinet meeting on Thursday, and a decision will be taken following discussions, the minister added.