Online Desk  :  SAJIDA Foundation and Khan Academy Bangladesh organised an orientation programme in Dhaka to launch Khan Academy Bangladesh’s (KAB) Research Programme. Representatives from the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE), district and upazila secondary education offices, head teachers of participating secondary schools, and other stakeholders attended the event held at CIRDAP on Saturday, said a media release. The programme commenced with opening remarks from Zahida Fizza Kabir, CEO of SAJIDA Foundation. In her speech, she explained how SAJIDA Foundation is funding the Khan Academy Bangladesh research project to ensure quality education for students, leveraging the globally recognised Khan Academy platform. Azwa Nayeem, CEO of Khan Academy Bangladesh, spoke about how the Khan Academy platform empowers students, teachers, and education leaders.

The platform offers personalised learning experiences, real-time progress tracking, and interactive content that fosters deep conceptual understanding. Localised versions of the platform have already shown impact in countries such as India, Brazil, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka.The research initiative in Bangladesh aims to improve students’ foundational math’s skills and make quality education more accessible, particularly in government schools. Chief Guest, Professor Dr AQM Shafiul Azam, Director General (Additional Charge), stressed the need to embrace transformational education, which will reshape the role of teachers and prepare students for new learning modalities.

Special Guest, Professor Dr Khan Moinuddin Al Mahmud Shohel, Director (Secondary), Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education, emphasised that the success of the research programme will largely depend on the selection of schools, teachers, and students, as well as the available facilities in participating institutions.