Bangladesh Open University

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).

BOU At a Glance
Name
Bangladesh Open University
Type
Teaching in distance mode
Establishment
October 21, 1992
Jurisdiction
Entire Bangladesh