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DHAKA, April 21, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh Open University (BOU) Vice Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr ABM Obaidul Islam stated that digital production like e-books, online courses, software, templates and graphic design are currently playing a significant role in the education sector.

He said, "Digital production currently plays a vital role in the education sector. It involves creating products entirely in a digital format, allowing for easy online distribution. Examples include e-books, online courses, software, templates, and graphic design productions. The significant advantage of digital production techniques is their scalability; once created, they can be used countless times as needed."

He made the remarks as the chief guest at a four-day training on 'Media and Digital Production Technique for Open and Distance Learning', jointly organized by Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA), India, and BOU.

The vice chancellor also expressed hope that such training workshops will open new doors in the implementation of BOU's multifaceted education system.

BOU Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Professor Sayeed Ferdous presided over the inaugural ceremony, while Treasurer Professor Dr Abul Hasnat Md Shamim, Resource Person Director of Indira Gandhi National Open University EMPC in India Dr Kumar Dharmendra Prasad and Producer of Indira Gandhi National Open University EMPC Dr Jatinder Jit Kour were present.

Registrar Dr Md Shafiqul Alam delivered the welcome speech.

In his speech, Dr Kumar Dharmendra Prasad, Director of the EMPC at Indira Gandhi National Open University, stated, "We need to examine our existing investments and develop them into comprehensive products that will serve society in the future."

He also expressed hope that the university's educational services should reach students through media and digital production techniques.

Twenty-four university teachers and 24 officials from the Media and Computer Department participated in the training program.