The shift to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic presented significant challenges and opportunities, particularly in developing nations like Bangladesh, where digital infrastructure is limited. This study compares the effectiveness of online and offline learning for Bangladeshi engineering students using the Best Worst Method (BWM), a robust decision-making tool that simplifies the analysis by focusing on the best and worst criteria, ensuring consistency and accuracy. Eight key factors, including cost, flexibility, learning effectiveness, and technological challenges, were evaluated to identify the distinct strengths and limitations of each learning modality.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe ride-sharing trend is booming because of modern technologies and plays a significant role in transitioning to sustainable transportation methods. This study utilizes a comprehensive dataset collected from an online survey administered to over 1300 individuals in Bangladesh in 2023. Its specific focus is to examine the usage patterns of ride-sharing applications, such as Pathao and Uber.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study aims to clarify how social media and smart devices affect the modern interactive learning process, particularly in Bangladesh, a South Asian nation. Several hypotheses have been formulated to support the notion that social media and digital gadgets have a favorable impact on interactive learning. These hypotheses were evaluated by surveying students to gauge their perceptions.
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