Welcome!

An Online Survey of Polytechnic Institutes and Technical

Schools and Colleges in Bangladesh
RESPONDENTS: Polytechnic Institute /Technical School and College only

(Principal or Head of the Institute Only)

This online survey “Bangladesh Online Learning in Polytechnic Institutes / TSCs

Administrative-Level Survey” is sponsored by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) and
the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Please take a moment to participate in this 15-minute survey.

Thank you for your kind assistance.

CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA PRIVACY: This survey is confidential and protected through
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done in aggregate form and will not be used to identify specific individuals.

QUESTIONS AND INQUIRY: You can send your questions and clarifications by email to the
following:

Directorate of Technical Education (DTE):

Mr. Md. Jahangir Alam (dte.planning.wing@gmail.com)

Asian Development Bank (ADB):

Zhigang Li (zli@adb.org)

Kazi Zahidul Huq (kzhuqbd@yahoo.com)

Marito Garcia (mgarcia.adb@gmail.com)

 Survey of POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTES and TECHNICAL
SCHOOLS and COLLEGES in Bangladesh (Administrator-Final)

Institution-level information

1) What is the name of your institution?

Bagerhat Technical School and College (36021)

Bancharampur Technical School and College (64013)
Bandarban Technical School and College (73002)
Bangladesh Institute of Glass & Ceramics (50003)
Bangladesh Survey Institute (65056)
Bangladesh-Sweden Polytechnic Institute (72007)
Barguna Polytechnic Institute (38033)
Barguna Technical School and College (38018)
Barisal Polytechnic Institute (42045)
Barisal Technical School and College (42029)
Begumganj Technical School and College (68018)
Bhairab Technical School and College (59019)
Bhola Polytechnic Institute (40029)
Bhola Technical School and College (40019)
Bogra Polytechnic Institute (20099)
Brahmanbaria Polytechnic Institute (64024)
Brahmanbaria Technical School and College (64012)
Chandpur Polytechnic Institute (66035)
Chandpur Technical School and College (66021)
Chapai Nawabganj Polytechnic Institute (22052)
Chapai Nawabganj Technical School and College (22018)
Chhatak Technical School and College (60004)
Chittagong Mohila Polytechnic Institute (70061)
Chittagong Polytechnic Institute (70048)
Chuadanga Technical School and College (29006)
Comilla Polytechnic Institute (65054)
Cox's Bazar Polytechnic Institute (74009)
Cox's Bazar Technical School and College (74004)
Dewanganj Technical School and College (55035)
Dhaka Mohila Polytechnic Institute (50088)

Dhaka Polytechnic Institute (50117)

Dinajpur Polytechnic Institute (13085)
Dinajpur Technical School and College (13046)
Faridpur Polytechnic Institute (46026)
Feni Computer Institute (69019)
Feni Polytechnic Institute (69015)
Feni Technical School and College (69014)
Gaibandha Technical School and College (18033)
Gazipur Technical School and College (53018)
Gopalganj Polytechnic Institute (45015)
Gopalganj Technical School and College (45007)
Gouripur Technical School and College (57036)
Graphic Arts Institute (50087)
Habiganj Polytechnic Institute (63010)
Habiganj Technical School and College (63005)
Hosenabad Technical School and College (27021)
Jamalpur Technical School and College (55034)
Jessore Polytechnic Institute (33053)
Jessore Technical School and College (33032)
Jhalakathi Technical School and College (41017)
Jhenaidah Technical School and College (30014)
Jhenidha Polytechnic Institute (30023)
Joypara Technical School and College (50038)
Joypurhat Technical School and College (19025)
Khagrachari Technical School and College (71004)
Khulna Mohila Polytechnic Institute (35064)
Khulna Polytechnic Institute (35048)
Kishoreganj Polytechnic Institute (59060)
Kishoreganj Technical School and College (59018)
Kurigram Polytechnic Institute (17057)
Kurigram Technical School and College (17027)
Kushtia Polytechnic Institute (27040)
Kushtia Technical School and College (27022)
Lakshmipur Polytechnic Institute (67016)
Lalmanirhat Technical School and College (15016)
Laxmipur Technical School and College (67008)
Madaripur Technical School and College (44012)
Magura Polytechnic Institute (31036)
Magura Technical School and College (31014)
Maijdee Technical School and College (68019)
Manikganj Technical School and College (48012)
Meherpur Technical School and College (28006)
Moulvibazar Polytechnic Institute (62024)
Moulvibazar Technical School and College (62007)
Munshiganj Polytechnic Institute (49021)
Munshigonj Technical School and College (49012)
Mymensingh Polytechnic Institute (57067)
 Naogaon Polytechnic Institute (21064)

Naogaon Technical School and College (21035)

Narail Technical School and College (32011)

Narayanganj Technical School and College (51012)
Narsingdi Polytechnic Institute (52041)
Narsingdi Technical School and College (52014)
Natore Technical School and College (24062)
Netrakona Technical School and College (58008)
Nilphamari Technical School and College (14020)
Pabna Polytechnic Institute (26062)
Pabna Technical School and College (26031)
Panchagar Technical School and College (11010)
Parbotipur Technical School and College (13045)
Patuakhali Polytechnic Institute (39051)
Patuakhali Technical School and College (39030)
Pirojpur Technical School and College (37021)
Rajbari Technical School and College (47010)
Rajshahi Mohila Polytechnic Institute (23117)
Rajshahi Polytechnic Institute (23105)
Rangpur Polytechnic Institute (16058)
Rangpur Technical School and College (16031)
Satkhira Polytechnic Institute (34048)
Satkhira Technical School and College (34024)
Shariyatpur Polytechnic Institute (43014)
Shariyatpur Technical School and College (43009)
Sherpur Polytechnic Institute (56018)
Sherpur Technical School and College (56011)
Sirajganj Polytechnic Institute (25064)
Sirajganj Technical School and College (25039)
Sunamganj Technical School and College (60003)
Sylhet Polytechnic Institute (61016)
Sylhet Technical School and College (61008)
Tangail Polytechnic Institute (54049)
Tangail Technical School and College (54029)
Thakurgaon Polytechnic Institute (12053)
Thakurgaon Technical School and College (12024)

2) In which District is your institution located?

Bagerhat
Bandarban
Barguna
Barisal
Bhola
Bogra
Brahmanbaria
Chandpur
Chittagong
Chuadanga
Comilla
Cox's Bazar
Dhaka
Dinajpur
Faridpur
Feni
Gaibandha
Gazipur
Gopalganj
Habiganj
Jaipurhat
Jamalpur
Jessore
Jhalakati
Jhenaidah
Khagrachari
Khulna
Kishoreganj
Kurigram
Kushtia
Lakshmipur
Lalmonirhat
Madaripur
Magura
Manikganj
Meherpur
Moulvibazar
Munshiganj
Mymensingh
Naogaon
Narail
Narayanganj
Narsingdi
Natore
Nawabganj
Netrakona
Nilphamari
Noakhali
 Pabna
Panchagarh
Patuakhali
Pirojpur
Rajbari
Rajshahi
Rangamati
Rangpur
Satkhira
Shariatpur
Sherpur
Sirajganj
Sunamganj
Sylhet
Tangail
Thakurgaon

3) In which Upazila/Thana is your institution located?

4) In which year was your institution established?

5) Did your institution receive support from any of the following project(s)?

Check all that apply.

Yes, SEIP (ADB)
Yes, STEP (WB)
Yes, SUDOKKHO (DFID & SDC)
No
Don't know
Other (give inputs):

Teaching Staff and Student Information

6) How many teaching staff and non-teaching staff are employed in your institution?

Provide your best estimate of total number.

(a) Sanctioned posts for teaching staff (Funded by revenue budget) [ মোট অনুমোদিত শিক্ষকের পদের সংখ্যা
(রাজস্ব খাতভু ক্ত)]

(b) Full-time teachers currently employed from sanctioned post [ অনুমোদিত মোট শিক্ষকের মধ্যে কতজন বর্ত মানে
নিযুক্ত আছেন (রাজস্ব খাতভু ক্ত)]

(c) Full-time teachers currently employed (Funded by Projects e.g. STEP or other) [ প্রকল্পের আওতায়
নিয়োগপ্রাপ্ত কত জন শিক্ষক বর্ত মানে নিযুক্ত আছেন]

(d) Full-time contractual teachers currently employed (Funded by Institution own source)
[প্রতিষ্ঠানের নিজস্ব অর্থায়নে চু ক্তিভিত্তিক নিয়োগকৃ ত কতজন শিক্ষক বর্ত মানে কর্মরত আছেন?]

(e) Part time (work 20 hours or less) contractual teachers currently employed (Funded by
Institution own source) [প্রতিষ্ঠানের নিজস্ব অর্থায়নে চু ক্তিভিত্তিক নিয়োগকৃ ত খন্ডকালীন কতজন শিক্ষক বর্ত মানে কর্মরত আছেন (যারা সপ্তাহে ২০ ঘন্টা বা তারও কম
সময় কাজের জন্য নিয়োগকৃ ত]

f) Non-teaching staff (Officer, administrative and other support staff) [ অন্যান্য (অশিক্ষক) কতজন কর্মকর্তা এবং
কর্মচারী বর্ত মানে নিযুক্ত আছেন]

7) How many teachers are staying in on-campus residential facility?

8) In the next five (5) years, how many additional teachers posts need to be created (excluding the
current sanctioned post based on teaching needs)?

[পরবর্তী ৫ বছরে শিক্ষণ প্রয়োজনে আপনার প্রতিষ্ঠানের জন্য নতু ন কতগুলো শিক্ষকের পদ সৃজন করা প্রয়োজন বলে আপনি মনে করেন
(বর্ত মানে রাজস্বখাতের আওতায় সৃষ্ট অনুমোদিত শিক্ষক পদসংখ্যা ব্যতীত]

9) In the past three (3) years, how many teachers have received training in pedagogy ?

যদি কোন শিক্ষক একাধিকবার প্রশিক্ষণে অংশগ্রহণ করেন , তবে দয়া করে তাকে একবার গণনা করুন

10) In the past three (3) years, how many teachers have received training in subject-based areas?

যদি কোন শিক্ষক একাধিকবার প্রশিক্ষণে অংশগ্রহণ করেন , তবে দয়া করে তাকে একবার গণনা করুন

11) For your current teachers and future teachers, what are the top three technologies/trades areas
with the most urgent training needs?

Please choose any three (3) from the list below.

Aircraft Maintenance (Aerospace) Technology
Aircraft Maintenance (Avionics) Technology
Architecture and Interior Design Technology
Architecture Technology
Automobile Technology
Caregiving
Ceramic Technology
Chemical Technology
Civil (Wood) Technology
 Civil Technology
Computer Science and Technology
Computer Technology
Construction Technology
Data Telecommunication and Networking Technology
Electrical Technology
Electromedical Technology
Electronics Technology
Environmental Technology
Food Technology
Footwear Technology
Glass Technology
Graphic Design Technology
Instrumentation and Process Control Technology
Leather Products and accessories
Leather Technology
Marine Technology
Mechanical Technology
Mechatronics Technology
Mining and Mine Survey Technology
Power Technology
Printing Design Technology
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology
Retail Management
Shipbuilding Technology
Surveying Technology
Telecommunication Technology
Textile
Tourism and Hospitality Management
Other: (please specify)

12) 4 year diploma: How many students in your institution are currently pursuing a 4 year diploma?

(আপনার প্রতিষ্ঠানে সর্বমোট কতজন শিক্ষার্থী 4 বছরের ডিপ্লোমা কোর্সে অধ্যয়নরত আছে? )

Male

Female

13) What would be the yearly intake capacity in your institution for diploma students by 2025?

14) What percentage of students in your institution are in financial hardship (have difficulty to pay fees,
lodging, food and other expenses)?

[আপনার প্রতিষ্ঠানের শতকরা কতজন শিক্ষার্থী অর্থকষ্টের মধ্য দিয়ে পড়াশোনা চালিয়ে যাচ্ছে বলে আপনি মনে করেন (যেমন: পরীক্ষার
ফি পরিশোধ, থাকা-খাওয়া ও অন্যান্য ব্যয় সংক্রান্ত]
15) How many students were staying in on-campus dormitory/hostel before the COVID-19 closure?

Male:
Female:

Course-level information

16) What are the popular three technologies/trades in high demand by students from the current offering
courses (e.g, easy to get job because of high demand from employers)?

Please choose maximum three (3) from the list

below.
Aircraft Maintenance (Aerospace) Technology
Aircraft Maintenance (Avionics) Technology
Architecture and Interior Design Technology
Architecture Technology
Automobile Technology
Caregiving
Ceramic Technology
Chemical Technology
Civil (Wood) Technology
Civil Technology
Computer Science and Technology
Computer Technology
Construction Technology
Data Telecommunication and Networking Technology
Electrical Technology
Electromedical Technology
Electronics Technology
Environmental Technology
Food Technology
Footwear Technology
Glass Technology
Graphic Design Technology
Instrumentation and Process Control Technology
 Leather Products and accessories
Leather Technology
Marine Technology
Mechanical Technology
Mechatronics Technology
Mining and Mine Survey Technology
Power Technology
Printing Design Technology
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology
Retail Management
Shipbuilding Technology
Surveying Technology
Telecommunication Technology
Textile
Tourism and Hospitality Management
Other:

17) What are the top three technologies/trades that has less demand by students from the
current offering course?

Please choose maximum three (3) from the list

below.
Aircraft Maintenance (Aerospace) Technology
Aircraft Maintenance (Avionics) Technology
Architecture and Interior Design Technology
Architecture Technology
Automobile Technology
Caregiving
Ceramic Technology
Chemical Technology
Civil (Wood) Technology
Civil Technology
Computer Science and Technology
Computer Technology
Construction Technology
Data Telecommunication and Networking Technology
Electrical Technology
Electromedical Technology
Electronics Technology
Environmental Technology
Food Technology
Footwear Technology
Glass Technology
Graphic Design Technology
Instrumentation and Process Control Technology
 Leather Products and accessories
Leather Technology
Marine Technology
Mechanical Technology
Mechatronics Technology
Mining and Mine Survey Technology
Power Technology
Printing Design Technology
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology
Retail Management
Shipbuilding Technology
Surveying Technology
Telecommunication Technology
Textile
Tourism and Hospitality Management
Other:

18) What new technologies/courses your institution would like to have in the near future (e.g. within 5
years)?

Aircraft Maintenance (Aerospace) Technology

Aircraft Maintenance (Avionics) Technology
Architecture and Interior Design Technology
Architecture Technology
Automobile Technology
Caregiving
Ceramic Technology
Chemical Technology
Civil (Wood) Technology
Civil Technology
Computer Science and Technology
Computer Technology
Construction Technology
Data Telecommunication and Networking Technology
Electrical Technology
Electromedical Technology
Electronics Technology
Environmental Technology
Food Technology
Footwear Technology
Glass Technology
Graphic Design Technology
Instrumentation and Process Control Technology
Leather Products and accessories
 Leather Technology
Marine Technology
Mechanical Technology
Mechatronics Technology
Mining and Mine Survey Technology
Power Technology
Printing Design Technology
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology
Retail Management
Shipbuilding Technology
Surveying Technology
Telecommunication Technology
Textile
Tourism and Hospitality Management
Other: (If you want to specify more than 1 technology, please write technology name separated
by comma)

19) Please specify your reasons for opening these new technology/courses

High demand from industry/business

High demand from students
20) Does your curriculum include any of these subjects listed here? Internet of things (IoT), artificial
intelligence, big data analytics, machine learning, cloud computing or blockchain? (Note: These courses
are often referred to as 4th Industrial Revolution technologies)

Taught as separate subject

Content is included in some subject
Content is not included in any subject

21) Does your curriculum include subjects related to soft skills—communication, critical thinking,
collaboration, problem solving? (Note: These subjects what is referred to as 21st century skills demanded
by industries and private sector).

Taught as separate subject

Content is included in some subject
Content is not included in any subject

22) How urgent is the need to update course contents or curriculum to meet the needs of industries/the
private sector?
Rating scale: 1 to 5 (1= not urgent to 5=very urgent)
1
2
3
4
5

Classroom, equipment and practical classes information

23) How many classroom/laboratories/workshops do you have in your institution?

Number of classroom:

Number of practical laboratories:

Number of workshops:

Number of computer laboratories:

24) How regularly is consultation carried out with industries/companies operating near your institution on
the practical teaching content?

(আপনার প্রতিষ্ঠানের নিকটবর্তী শিল্প-কারখানা/কোম্পানীর সহিত ব্যবহারিক শিক্ষা সংক্রান্ত বিষয়ে কিভাবে নিয়মিত যোগাযোগ রক্ষিত হয়?)
Monthly
Quarterly

Bi-annually
None
Other:

25) In terms of quantity, to what extent does the institute's existing training equipment qualify for
training to meet the needs of current curriculum and enrollment of students?

No shortage;
Shortage of less than 25%
Shortage of more than 25% but less than 50%
Shortage of more than 50% but less than 75%
Shortage of more than 75%

26) In terms of quality, to what extent does the institute's existing training equipment qualify for training
as per the curriculum requirements.

Give estimate in percent.

<25%;
25% - 50%
50% - 75%
75%-100%
All qualified
27) Do you think the proportion/share of practical training as a percentage of the total
curriculum in your institution is sufficient for Job-ready skills?

Yes
No

28) What is your view on FabLab ((fabrication laboratory) ) to teach your students hands-
on, digital fabrication skills (e.g. additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping, 3D printing, laser-
cutting etc.)?

Institute already have FabLab

Institute do not have FabLab, and interested to have one
Institute do not have FabLab, and do not consider it relevant in the near future

Computers/Internet bandwidth information

29) Is there any facility for students to use computers outside the regular classes (e.g. practice word
processing, spreadsheet, presentation software, check email, watch learning video)?

Yes
 No

30) How many more computers are needed by your institution to meet the needs for teaching and
training?

31) How would you rate the speed of your internet connection in your institution?

Very slow
Slow
Fast
Very Fast
No internet connection

32) Which group receives free wifi services from your institution?

Check all that apply.

Teachers
Students
Officers/staff
None of the above

Job Placement

33) Please provide number of dedicated staff are in the job-placement unit:

Full Time staff dedicated for job placement

Part Time staff for job placement

Existing teachers/staff supporting job placement as additional responsibilities

How many full time staff is needed for job placement unit

34) What percentage of graduates have benefitted from the job placement unit?

less than 25%;

25% - 50%
50% - 75%
more than 75%

35) What are the challenges for providing job placement services to graduates?

Check all that apply.

No budget
Limited office space
Unable to offer competitive salary
Unable to find qualified candidate
 Other:

36) What is the percentage of job placement rate on an average?

37) How long does it normally take, on average, for a student to get a job after graduation?

3-4 months
5-6 months
7-12 months
Over 12 months
Do not know

38) To increase job placement rate to 60%, pick top three job placement support needed to strengthen
student employability?

Choose any three (3) options from list below.

Teach how to prepare CV and cover letter
Teach job interview skills
Teach job search strategies
Career guidance/advising
Internship
Need more practical training for students
Need better teachers with industry experience
Provide job openings information
Arrange a job fair
Contact potential employers
Connect trainees to employment service centers
Connect trainees to prospective employers

Provide counseling and mental support

Write a recommendation letter if asked
If you provide other job search support, please briefly describe it.

39) Does your institution track/follow up with your graduates to see if they found jobs?

Yes
No

Partnership with private sector

40) Pick top three (3) industries near your institution (within 5 km)?

Agro-processing
Garment
Textile
Leather and Footwear
Shipbuilding
Light manufacturing
Construction
Tourism and hospitality
 ICT
Healthcare
Automobile and other transport equipment
Pharmaceutical
Electronics

41) Approximately how many companies in these top three industries are near your institution?

42) How many of these companies do you have a formal partnership with?

43) What is the scope or nature of the partnership of your institution with these companies (as indicated
above)?

Check all that apply.

Funding assistance
Scholarship program for students
Training support for faculty
Workplace training for students
Internships
Assistance program for low-income students
Curriculum content, advice and guidance for industry relevance

Other:

44) Who is responsible for initiating engagement with private entities?

Administrator
Teacher
Job placement officer
Office staff
None of the above

45) Why not engage a larger number of private sector entities?

Current level of engagement is sufficient

It is not effective to engage private entities
Lack of expertise in engaging private entities
Serious effort has been made but private entities are not interested
Other:

46) How would you rank the following activities for engaging the private entities?

Scale: 1 (least important ) - 5 (most important)

1 2 3 4 5
Developing and updating
course curriculum and
material

Provide teacher or a guest

speaker from a
private-sector organization
or company

Provide opportunities for

teachers/students to
practice in factory

Provide job placement

support to your students

Offer internship for your

students

Offer job opportunities

Response to COVID-19 Crisis

47) Before the Covid-19 pandemic, did your institution support any of the following activities?

Check all that apply.

 Invested in technology equipment and resources to support online teaching
 Issued mandate to initiate/promote online teaching and learning
 Used tools to support live video web-conferencing (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype, Google Meet
etc)
 Facilitated access to digital materials (OER and licensed content including MOOCs)
 Supported faculty access to internet (WiFi at home, mobile data package)
 Training of faculty on pedagogy for online teaching
 Used LMS (Moodle, Google classroom etc. ) as platform for online course management
 Provided offline learning mostly (TV, radio, CD/DVD learning materials, Printed study guides,
materials, workbook)
 Provided both online learning and offline learning
 None of the above
 Other

48) During the Covid-19 pandemic, what actions did your institution take to support
remote teaching/learning?

Check all that apply

 Invested in technology equipment and resources to expand use of online teaching
Issued mandate to initiate/promote online teaching and learning
 Used tools to support live video web-conferencing (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Skype, Google Meet etc)
 Facilitated access to digital materials (OER and licensed content including MOOCs)
Supported faculty access to internet (WiFi at home, mobile data package)
 Training of faculty on pedagogy for online teaching
 Used LMS (Moodle, Google classroom etc. ) as platform for online course management Provided
offline learning mostly (TV, radio, CD/DVD learning materials, Printed study guides, materials,
workbook)

 Provided both online learning and offline learning

 Partner with private sector or (eg telcos, digital companies) in supporting online learning

 None of the above

49) What are the top three (3) challenges in the deployment of remote learning (online and/or offline)
during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Check top three (3) challenges from the list below.

Insufficient budget for online infrastructure (internet, equipment, device)

Insufficient budget to pay for institution staff/teacher salary

Lack of teacher know-how in remote teaching and learning
Teachers lack interest or motivation, resistance to change
Institution bandwidth issues, poor internet connectivity
Students limited/no access to internet and devices PC/laptop/tablet/smartphone)
Provision of technology and capacity development

50) If your institution has dedicated IT support team, how many IT Staff provide technical support?

[আপনার প্রতিষ্ঠানে যদি সার্বক্ষণিক আইটি সাপোর্ট টিম থেকে থাকে, তবে টিমে কত জন কর্মকর্তা কারিগরি সহায়তা প্রদানের জন্য নিয়োজিত
আছেন?]
o 1 to 2 IT Staff
o 3 to 5 IT Staff
o 6 to 8 IT Staff
o No IT support team

51) Does your institution provide the Teacher with support in online teaching in the following areas during
Covid-19?

Check all that apply.

Professional development on strategies for remote teaching

Multi-media content creation (video lectures)

Instructional design, online course creation
Online assessment creation
IT team technical support
Subsidized WiFi or personal computer
None of the above are provided
Other:

52) What Teacher incentives would be effective in encouraging the use of technology to enhance teaching
in your institution?

Check all that apply.

Additional remuneration or performance bonus
Recognition of Teacher initiatives
Career advancement
Specialized training and professional development

None, incentives not necessary

Other:

Institutional support for teaching and learning online before and during Covid-19

53) Is your institution's production studio equipped with any of the following equipment (hardware and
software) used to create pre-recorded video faculty lectures and produce online courses?

Check all that apply.

Video cameras
Lighting equipment, lavalier microphone etc
Software program for Video editing
Course authoring software (Articulate, Captivate etc)
None of the above
Other:

54) To improve education quality and relevance in Bangladesh through online learning, what priority
 recommendations would you suggest to policymakers?

Choose top three (3) policy recommendations from the list below.
Creation of quality assurance unit in DTE for Bangladeshi and international online courses
(Massive open online course (MOOCs) etc)
Award academic credit for quality-assured online courses earned from local Bangladeshi and/or
international course providers (MOOCs)
Government budget and policy support in all Polytechnic and TSC for online learning
equipment, devices
Digitalization of academic learning materials, curriculum, eBooks
Financial aid for students acquisition of technology devices (laptop, tablet or smartphone) for
use in online learning
Telecom policy for free-internet access to educational institutions and students through mobile
telco "zero-rating" for mobile data
Other:

55) How would you rate your current level of concern on the following issues as a result of Covid-19
pandemic?

Less concerned (কম উদ্বিগ্ন) Concerned (উদ্বিগ্ন) Very concerned (খুব

উদ্বিগ্ন)

Demand for tuition

reimbursement and other
related student fees

Unbudgeted costs in set-up

of online teaching (i.e.
technology, human
resources, IT support etc)

Faculty readiness to conduct

online learning

Loss of teacher motivation

Increased workload of
teachers

Teacher and staff layoffs

Pay cuts and reduced

benefits for teachers and
staff

Student accessibility to
online platforms, technology
devices and tools

Loss of Student motivation

Deferral of practical skills

training in lab-related
courses

Physical and mental health of

students and teachers

Other concerns
56) Please provide any suggestions to accelerate the use of online teaching in your institution. (Maximum
50 words.)

57) What is your current position?

Principal
Vice-Principal
Other: please specify.

58) What is your gender?

Male
Female

59) What is your highest educational attainment?

Bachelors degree
Masters degree
PhD
Other: (Please specify).