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Bangladesh
Open University, the only distance learning university in
Bangladesh, was established on October 21, 1992 by an Act of
Parliament. The Government of Bangladesh and the Asian
Development Bank have provided funds for setting up of the
University. The Bangladesh Open University is an all terms
system of education contributing to the uplifting of the
overall educational scenario in the country. Through formal
& non-formal programs it gives educational opportunities
to the large section of population, helping in the human
resource development of the country. Prime objective of
Bangladesh Open University is to transform the country's vast
human resources into an educated and trained work-force by
extending to them a wide range of academic programs both
formal and non-formal. BOU`s programs are aimed at every one,
particularly working people and women and those socially
disadvantaged groups who cannot enroll in traditional
universities.
The
University has already set up 10 Regional Resources Centers in
different districts. Two more RRCs are now under construction.
Besides, the university has 80 Local Centers in different
parts of the country. There are 800 Tutorial Centers with at
least one in every Thana (Police Station).
Important
Information:
Establishment: October 21, 1992
Territorial Area: Entire Bangladesh
Phone: 9800801-04
Website: http://www.citechco.net/bou
Postal Address: Board
Bazar, Gazipur-1704, Bangladesh |
