Online skills training for women: more caveats than what meets the eye

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been nominated as one of the top three women leaders who tackled the Covid-19 crisis well. While her efforts to bring Bangladesh into the limelight has been highly appreciated, addressing gender gaps remains a challenge that needs attention, not only through policy adjustments but also by getting down to the nitty-gritty where real challenges lie for ordinary women. When the Bangladesh Government decided to shut down all its educational and training institutions back in March 2020, many students wanted to venture into the online space for education, which seemed like a plausible way forward.