The Bangladesh English Medium School Parents’ Forum has opposed the Education Ministry’s proposal for a 3+3 online class model, under which students would attend three days of online and three days of in-person classes each week. In a statement issued on Wednesday, forum president A.K.M. Ashraful Haque demanded cancellation of the plan and presented four alternative measures aimed at saving electricity without disrupting students’ education.

The forum argued that the proposed model would increase financial pressure on parents due to the cost of high-speed internet and digital devices, while working parents would struggle to supervise online classes. Instead, they suggested holding four days of in-person classes weekly and keeping schools closed for the remaining three days to reduce travel and institutional electricity use. Additional proposals included shortening school hours, limiting air conditioner use, and maximizing natural light and ventilation.

The statement warned that implementing the 3+3 model could harm students’ academic progress, especially with upcoming O- and A-Level exams and session finals approaching in May.