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Coordinates: 23°57′05″N 90°22′45″E 23.9513173, 90.3790981

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Bangladesh Open University

  • Location & Contact Information
    • Address, Directions, & Map:
      • Board Bazar, Gazipur, Gazipur, Bangladesh
    • Telephone Numbers:
      • 88 02 9291112, PABX 88 02 9291101-4 / 211
      • 88 02 9291130 (fax)
    • Official Website: [1]
    • Email: regibou@bou.edu.bd
  • History & Memorable Moments

Distance education was first introduced into Bangladesh when the Education Directorate was assigned with the responsibility for distribution of 200 radio receivers to educational institutions. This led to the creation of an Audio-Visual Cell and later the Audio-Visual Education Centre (AVEC) in 1962. [1]

Upon achieving independence in 1971, mass education was viewed as a priority in the new nation. The School Broadcasting Programme (SBP) was launched in 1978 during the administration of President Ziaur Rahman. The project was later expanded to become the National Institute of Educational Media and Technology (NIEMT) in 1983. In 1985, the NIEMT was renamed the Bangladesh Institute of Distance Education (BIDE) which offered, apart from audio-visual materials, a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) programme via distance learning validated by the University of Rajshahi. The success of BIDE encouraged policy makers to take up a major plan for establishing an open university. [1]

In 1992, the plan came into fruition with the tabling and passing of the BOU Act 1992 and Prime Minister, Begum Khaleda Zia, became the founding Chancellor of the Bangladesh Open University. [1]

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Prospective Students

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New & Current Students

  • Campus Events
  • Transportation
  • Safety Tips
  • Support Centers
    • Counseling
  • Grading System
  • Good Classes & Teachers
  • Groups & Organizations
  • College & Career Tips

Alumni

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Association

  • Mailing List Directory
  • Chapters
  • Teachers (Where are they now?)
  • Alumni Directory
  • Alumni Events

Visitors

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  • Places of Worship
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