Launched on March 19, 2020, Unicef’s COVID-19 School Sector Response (CSSR) projectin collaboration with Communion is a trailblazing endeavor in Bangladesh’s educational system. The issues of prolonged school closures are addressed by CSSR, which specializes in online courses for children in grades nine and ten. This helps to create a more resilient and adaptable future for education in the country.

When Communion Media Agency was given the assignment to create 645 TV shows for kids in Grades 9 and 10. Subjects include 116 English classes, 121 Bengali classes, 94 Math classes, 76 Science classes, 74 BGS classes, 84 Physics classes, and 80 Chemistry classes. Under the close supervision and guidance of professionals, each 20-minute class was conducted; on average.

UNICEF and Communion worked together to implement the largest COVID-19 response in Bangladesh’s school system, the CSSR project. With an emphasis on mitigating the adverse effects of protracted school closures. UNICEF and Communion Media Agency coordinated a multimodal strategy through Muktopath, EduTV, Maushi, Sangsad Bangladesh TV, Radio Bangladesh, and online platforms for the 35 million students impacted by the 543 days of constant shutdown. Over 35 million pupils were disproportionately impacted by the special difficulties presented by closed schools, with a large female majority. By guaranteeing inclusive education and promoting students’ general well-being in these trying times, CSSR sought to close this gap.