“Online Classes Not Preferred, But Necessary”: Education Minister

Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon said that while he personally does not support online classes, global realities make them unavoidable.

He made the remarks on Wednesday (April 15) after a meeting with central secretaries from the Sylhet Division regarding the upcoming SSC and equivalent examinations.

The minister said the ongoing hybrid system—combining online and offline classes—has been introduced due to the global oil crisis linked to tensions in the Middle East. He acknowledged widespread criticism of online education.

Following instructions from the Prime Minister, he held consultations with stakeholders from 700–800 schools, including teachers, headmasters, students, and guardians. According to him, most participants expressed opposition to online classes.

“Personally, I don’t want online classes either,” he said. “But the world is moving in that direction, and we must adapt.”

The minister also announced plans to bring private coaching centres under legal regulation and to introduce oversight measures for English-medium schools.